太白
SP-3
太白Taibai
Meridian
Spleen channel
Pinyin name
tài bái
Location
On the inner side of the foot, below and behind the head of the first metatarsal bone.
Needling
Perpendicular to 0.3–0.5 cun.
Functions
strengthens the spleen, expels dampness
Indications
bloating, diarrhea heaviness in the body weakness, poor appetite
Notes
Yuan—the source of the spleen: strengthens digestion and expels dampness. Point categories: Yuan—the source point of the spleen, Shu-Ruchey
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.