SP10 (Xuèhǎi, “Sea of Blood”) is the Point of the Sea of Blood point of the Spleen Channel Meridian. It is located on the medial aspect of the thigh, superior to the patella. Classical sources vary, placing it 2, 2.5, or 3 cun superior to the superomedial corner of the patella, at the margin between the red and white skin, on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle when the knee is flexed. It regulates Blood, cools Blood, invigorates Blood, harmonizes menstruation.
On the medial aspect of the thigh, superior to the patella. Classical sources vary, placing it 2, 2.5, or 3 cun superior to the superomedial corner of the patella, at the margin between the red and white skin, on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle when the knee is flexed.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Oblique insertion proximally or distally is also used.
Regulates Blood, cools Blood, invigorates Blood, harmonizes menstruation..
Women's irregular menstruation, menstrual bleeding that does not stop, amenorrhea (blood closed and not flowing), uterine bleeding (beng zhong), persistent uterine bleeding with foul-smelling blood (lou xia e xue), postpartum bleeding, abdominal distension due to rebellious qi, lower abdominal pain, lower body sores, various skin sores..
As its name 'Sea of Blood' implies, SP10 is a paramount point for any disorder involving the Blood, whether heat, stasis, or deficiency. It is indispensable in gynecology for regulating menstruation and stopping abnormal uterine bleeding. It is also a key point in dermatology for skin conditions characterized by heat in the blood, such as eczema, urticaria, or psoriasis, often presenting with redness and itching.
SP10 is one of 21 points on the Spleen Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SP10 (Xuèhǎi) is located on the medial aspect of the thigh, superior to the patella. Classical sources vary, placing it 2, 2.5, or 3 cun superior to the superomedial corner of the patella, at the margin between the red and white skin, on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle when the knee is flexed.
SP10 regulates Blood, cools Blood, invigorates Blood, harmonizes menstruation. Common clinical indications include women's irregular menstruation, menstrual bleeding that does not stop, amenorrhea (blood closed and not flowing), uterine bleeding (beng zhong), persistent uterine bleeding with foul-smelling blood (lou xia e xue), postpartum bleeding, abdominal distension due to rebellious qi, lower abdominal pain, lower body sores, various skin sores.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Oblique insertion proximally or distally is also used. Caution: The Qian Jin Yi Fang lists Xuehai as a point that should not be needled or moxibusted if there is no disease.
SP10 is a point on the Spleen Channel Meridian (Zú Tài Yīn Pí Jīng).