NAME
TAIBAI
LOCATION
In the depression, located by sliding the fingertip proximally over the side of the ball of the foot.
Proximal and inferior to the first metatarsal joint, in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin.
On the posterior, inferior aspect of the head of the first metatarsal bone.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Straight insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Shu-Stream point of the Spleen channel
Yuan-Source point of the Spleen channel
Earth point of the Spleen channel
ACTIONS
Tonifies the Spleen
Regulates the Spleen Qi and Yang
Regulates the Stomach Qi and Yin
Regulates the Large Intestine
Regulates the Middle and Lower Jiaos
Resolves Dampness
Resolves Damp-Heat
Clears Heat
Harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach
Reduces digestive Stagnation
Regulates Qi
Benefits the Lungs
Strengthens the spine
INDICATIONS
Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
Heaviness of the body with pain in the bones
Oppressive sensation of the four limbs
Leg Qi
Borborygmus
Borborygmus with stabbing pain
Diarrhea
Undigested food in the stool
Diarrhea with pus and Blood
Dysenteric disorder
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Febrile disease that begins with heaviness of the head
Knee and thigh pain
Joint pains
Lumbar pain
Nervousness
Fever
Colic
Beriberi
Fevers without perspiration
Gastric pain
Stuffiness of the chest and epigastrium
Chronic retention of Phlegm in the Lungs
Nausea
Belching
Anal fistula
Headache
Cholera
Bone pain
Bradycardia
Cutting pain in the abdomen
Abdominal pain
Abdominal distention
Epigastric distention
Epigastric and Heart pain
Distention of the chest and lateral costal region
Vomiting
Hunger with no pleasure in eating
Sudden turmoil disorder with hands and feet counter flow Cold
Febrile disease with fullness and oppression and inability to lie down
Pain of the forehead
Heat in the body with agitation and fullness
Atrophy disorder
Difficult defecation
Pain of the big toe
Dyspepsia
Anorexia
Cramps and heaviness
Cardiac pain
Intestinal hemorrhage
Sluggishness
Difficult urination
Acute gastroenteritis
Headache
Sensation of heaviness and Heat in the body
Edema
Extreme pallor
Fever with fullness Indigestion
Pain in the Kidneys
Pain in the Heart and Stomach
COMBINATIONS
| SP-16 Fuai | SP-4 Gongsun UB-25 Dachangshu UB-22 Sanjiaoshu | SP-9 YinlingquanUB-57 Chengshan ST-41 Jiexi |
| Undigested food in the stool | Borborygmus | Sudden turmoil disorder |
| ST-39 Xiajuxu KI-21 Youmen | UB-57 Chengshan KI-7 Fuliu LIV-3 Taichong | KI-6 Zhaohai LIV-13 Zhangmenor KI-6 Zhaohai LIV-13 Zhangmen SJ-6 Zhigou |
| Diarrhea and dysenteric disorder with pus and Blood | Hemafecia | Constipation |
| SJ-3 Zhongzhuor KI-15 Zhongzhu | ST-43 Xiangu UB-25 Dachangshu | SP-4 Gongsun |
| Difficult defecation | Pain of Intestinal abscess | Abdominal distention Undigested food in the stool Drum distention with great fullness |
| LIV-3 Taichong | KI-7 Fuliu SP-4 Gongsun LIV-4 Zhongfeng REN-9 Shuifen | UB-39 Weiyang UB-37 Yinmen SP-9 Yinlingquan LIV-2 Xingjian |
| Abdominal distention leading to back pain | Drum distention | Lumbar pain with inability to bend and extend |
| SP-1 Yinbai | ||
| Hemorrhoids |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is good for the skin and chronic diseases. This pont calms the mind. It can be used when Spleen Qi has been weakened by excess mental activity. It is the point for equilibrium and joy. It stimulates the pancreas to treat diabetes. It lowers insulin intake for diabetics. This point affects initial stage-acute conditions of the Large Intestine. This is the best point to eliminate both Internal and External Dampness. this is a special point for hemorrhoids.