SP8 (Dìjī, “Earth's Crux”) is the Xi-cleft point of the Spleen Channel Meridian. SP8 is located 3 cun inferior to SP9, on the line connecting the medial malleolus with SP9, posterior to the medial border of the tibia. It regulates menstruation, invigorates blood, resolves dampness.
SP8 is located 3 cun inferior to SP9, on the line connecting the medial malleolus with SP9, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun.
Regulates menstruation, invigorates blood, resolves dampness.
Dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, urinary disorders.
As the Xi-cleft point of the Spleen meridian, SP8 is highly effective for acute conditions of the Spleen and Blood, especially gynecological disorders. It is a key point for regulating menstruation, invigorating blood, and stopping bleeding, particularly for dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, and uterine bleeding due to blood stasis or heat. It also addresses acute abdominal pain and damp-heat in the lower jiao. A classic pairing is with SP6 for severe dysmenorrhea.
SP8 is one of 21 points on the Spleen Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SP8 is located 3 cun inferior to SP9, on the line connecting the medial malleolus with SP9, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
SP8 regulates menstruation, invigorates blood, resolves dampness. Common clinical indications include dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, urinary disorders.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun. Caution: ⚠ Pregnancy: avoid — may stimulate uterine contraction (miscarriage / early-labour risk).
SP8 is a point on the Spleen Channel Meridian (Zú Tài Yīn Pí Jīng).