SP10 (Xuèhǎi, “Sea of Blood”) is an acupuncture point on the Spleen Channel Meridian. It is located on the medial aspect of the thigh, 2 cun superior to the superior border of the patella, on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle. To locate, place the palm on the patella, with the thumb on its medial border; the point is where the tip of the thumb rests. It invigorates blood, regulates menstruation, cools blood.
On the medial aspect of the thigh, 2 cun superior to the superior border of the patella, on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle. To locate, place the palm on the patella, with the thumb on its medial border; the point is where the tip of the thumb rests.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun.
Invigorates blood, regulates menstruation, cools blood.
Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, urticaria, eczema, skin diseases.
SP10, known as the "Sea of Blood," is a command point for all blood-related disorders, making it indispensable in gynecology and dermatology. It is best known for invigorating blood, regulating menstruation (amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea), and cooling blood heat, which manifests as skin eruptions, urticaria, and eczema. It is often paired with LI11 for clearing blood heat and skin conditions.
SP10 is one of 21 points on the Spleen Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SP10 (Xuèhǎi) is located on the medial aspect of the thigh, 2 cun superior to the superior border of the patella, on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle. To locate, place the palm on the patella, with the thumb on its medial border; the point is where the tip of the thumb rests.
SP10 invigorates blood, regulates menstruation, cools blood. Common clinical indications include irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, urticaria, eczema, skin diseases.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun. Caution: ⚠ Pregnancy: avoid — may stimulate uterine contraction (miscarriage / early-labour risk).
SP10 is a point on the Spleen Channel Meridian (Zú Tài Yīn Pí Jīng).