SANYINJIAO

NAME

SANYINJIAO

LOCATION

On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia. This point is most readily located one handbreadth superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus.
At the posterior margin of the tibia, 3 cun directly above the medial malleolus of the ankle.
3 cun above the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia, on the line drawn from the medial malleolus to SP-9.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular or oblique proximal insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: This point is contraindicated during pregnancy.
Straight insertion toward GB-39 Xuanzhong, 1.5 to 2 cun causing local distention and soreness.
Straight insertion, pointed slightly posterior, 1 to 1.5 cun, for diseases of the leg. Sensation: a numb, electric sensation, possibly extending to the bottom of the foot.
Slanted insertion pointed slightly upward, i to 1.56 cun, for diseases of the trunk. After Qi has been obtained, a strong needling method should be used for a short time. Sensation: distention and soreness possibly to the knee or along the medial aspect of the thigh.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Meeting point of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney channels
Master point of blood

ACTIONS

Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach
Regulates the Stomach
Resolves (Transforms) Dampness and Damp-Heat
Dries Dampness and Cold-Dampness
Harmonizes the Liver
Spreads Liver Qi
Benefits the Kidneys
Tonifies the Kidneys
Stabilizes Kidney Qi
Regulates menstruation
Regulates the uterus
Induces labor
Calms the fetus
Harmonizes the Lower Jiao
Regulates urination
Benefits the genitals
Calms the Shen
Invigorates the Blood
Cools the Blood
Eliminates Blood Stasis
Activates the channel
Remove obstruction from the Jing-Luo
Alleviates pain
Nourishes Blood and Yin and Jing
Moistens Dryness
Warms Cold
Raises Middle Qi
Softens hard masses
Stimulate adrenal, pituitary and ovaries

INDICATIONS

Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
Spleen Deficiency with a heavy body
Heavy body with heaviness of the four limbs
Edema
Borborygmus
Diarrhea
Undigested food in the stool
Abdominal distention
Abdominal pain
Distention and fullness of the upper abdomen
Cold abdomen
Unbearable pain below the umbilicus
Pain of the Spleen
Fullness and distention of the Heart and abdomen
No desire to eat and drink
Vomiting of fluid after eating
Sudden turmoil disorder
Seminal emission
Nocturnal emissions
Seminal emission with dreaming
Sexual hyperactivity in men
Impotence
Pain of the genitals
Pain of the penis
Contracted testicles
Shan (hernia) disorder
Pain due to Shan disorder
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Tinnitus
Yawning
Hypertension
Damp painful Bi
Painful Bi of the lower limbs
Heat in the soles of the feet
Eczema
Counter flow Cold of the feet and hands
Loss of consciousness
Purple lips
Vertigo from Blood Deficiency
Itchiness of the scrotum or vagina
Irritability
Night sweats
Feeling of Heat
Hemafecia with dark Blood
Lower abdominal pain
Pancreatitis
Spontaneous sweating
Night sweating
Leg Qi
Dysenteric disorders
Nephritis
Prostatitis
Emaciation
Weakness
Menopausal syndrome
Hysteria with sudden laughing and crying
Abdominal organ prolapse
Splenomegaly
Scrofula
Hard abdominal masses or tumors
Motor impairment and pain of the medial side of the ankle
Fear
Thrush
Anorexia
Cholera
Orchitis
Paralysis pf the four limbs
Postpartum hemorrhage
Blepharocalasis (drooping of the eyelid)
Lower jaw relaxed - cannot close mouth
Arms and legs cannot be flexed
Beriberi
Irregular menstruation
Uterine bleeding
Uterine bleeding with dizziness
Menorrhagia
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Abdominal masses in women
Leukorrhea
Uterine prolapse
Infertility
Restless fetus syndrome
Transverse presentation
Delayed labor
Prolonged labor
Difficult labor
Retention of lochia
Retention of dead fetus
Postpartum dizziness
Difficult urination
Enuresis
The five types of painful urinary dysfunction
Cloudy urine
White turbidity
Palpitations
Insomnia
Gallbladder Deficiency
Sudden fright disorder in children
Leg pain
Crane's knee
Atrophy disorder
Hemiplegia
Shin pain
Urticaria
Collapse of Yang
Aversion to Cold
Urinary incontinence
Urinary retention
Neurasthenia
Poor digestion
Colic
Mucus in the stools
Constipation with small-bitty stools
Dizziness
Tinnitus
Dry mouth
Blood Heat skin diseases
Hyperthyroidism
Enteritis
Loose stools
Fatigued extremities
Flatulence
Hepatitis
Renal colic
Urinary tract infection
Lower back and knee pain
Morning sickness
Testicular mumps
Uterine prolapse
Liver cirrhosis
Inguinal lymphadenitis
Muscular atrophy of the lower limb
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Fungal infections
Tetany
Hemorrhoids persisting after childbirth
Metritis
Lower limb imperception and neuralgia
Knee pain
Long-standing foot swelling
Postpartum syncope
Neurodermatitis
Painful rheumatism
Four limbs cold and icy

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Contraindicated during pregnancy.

NOTES

This is one of the most important and widely used of the acupuncture points. It is a primary point in the treatment of many digestive, gynecological, sexual. urinary and emotional disorders. It is an essential point to induce labor, assist in transverse presentation and alleviate pain of childbirth. It is one of the most important points to harmonize and cool the Blood and to promote and invigorate circulation. This point is for very deep depression when the person is desperate and wants to run away and wants to ******throw up****** their jobs, family and food/ ******I can't take it anymore******. This point has a powerful effect in lowering temperature. It affords temporary contraception. It is am major point for insomnia.