SP-9 Yinlingquan - Yin Mound Spring
More Spirit Names: Yin Tomb Spring
| English: | Yin Mound Spring |
| Also Known As: | Yin Tomb Spring |
Location
- On the inferior border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression between the posterior border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle.
- With the knee flexed, this point can be found at the inferior margin of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression between the posterior margin of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle.
- On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.
- On the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia. Note: Run the finger in the groove posterior to the medial border of the tibia until it falls into the depression below the tibial condyle. This point lies at the same level as GB-34 Yanglingquan.
Needling
- Straight insertion along the posterior border of the tibia 1 to 3 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, possibly extending downward.
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Perpendicular insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Command Functions
- He-Sea point of the Spleen channel
- Water point of the Spleen channel
- Uniting point of the Spleen channel
Actions
- Regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially the Yang)
- Regulates the Stomach (especially the Yin)
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
- Resolves Dampness and Damp-Heat (especially of the Spleen and Stomach)
- Eliminates Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao
- Resolves Damp Summerheat
- Regulates the water pathways
- Promotes urination
- Removes obstructions from the channel
- Resolves Cold-Dampness
Indications
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Combinations
| GB-34 | REN-9 | |
Urinary retention Ascites | Swollen, painful leg Swelling of the knee that is difficult to endure Enuresis | Edema Edema around the umbilical region |
ST-35 | SP-6 | |
Splinted abdomen | Knee problems | Edema of the four limbs |
REN-6 | SP-6 | |
Obstructed urination | Diarrhea containing undigested food | Cold or Damp diarrhea containing undigested food |
SP-1 | ||
Heat in the chest with sudden diarrhea | Sudden turmoil disorder | No pleasure in eating |
KI-1 | ||
Small Intestine pain that radiates to the umbilicus | Paralysis of the lower extremity |
Contraindications
Notes
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Some books translate Yin Mound Spring as 'knee resembles a mound', and this Water point is the spring beside it. When the Earth holds too much Water, it becomes thick and cloggy and does not yield; with too little Water in the Earth, there is dryness, hardness and bitterness. This point is very refreshing and restorative to the spirit of the person who feels not understood at all; it calms them down and soothes them. It brings the soothing, rooting quality of yin and Water to the Spleen, so thinking can flow and the person can meet their own needs. Pure, clear, refreshing water from the source, like KI-1, it refreshes, cleanses and brings fluidity; as a mound it also gives perspective. When Earth is saturated nothing will grow. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the inner lower leg, on the back edge of the tibia, 13 ACI above the medial malleolus prominence. |
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From Class
- SP-9 + SP-6 + SP-3 with moxa; add ying-spring if heat: Strengthen the Spleen with moxa on SP-9, SP-6, SP-3; with a wiry pulse at risk of heat, add ST-40 and a ying-spring point. (Yuen)
- SP-9 Yinlingquan — must moxa: Most common TCM dampness point; the Spleen draws Kidney yang to separate pure from turbid, so you must moxa SP-9, not just needle it. (Yuen)
- KI-2 & SP-8 (classical) vs SP-6 & SP-9 (TCM): For Kidneys to support the Spleen, TCM uses SP-6 and disperses fluid with SP-9; the classical choice is KI-2 and SP-8. (Yuen)
- Urinary issues/fetal drop: BL-23, Du-4, BL-63, KI-3, KI-7, Du-20; damp-heat: BL-22, BL-28, BL-32, BL-53, BL-63, SP-9: Kidney weakness: Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan with these points; Spleen sinking: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, BL-20, Du-20, ST-36, BL-28; damp-heat: Zi Shen Tang. (Lewis)
- Essential-oil blend for phlegm misting the mind: Apply a blend to phlegm points (e.g. ST-40, SP-9, Ren points, scalp points) as adjunct or primary therapy for patients who won't take herbs. (Yuen)