SP 11 Acupuncture Point - Ji Men - Spleen Meridian

  • Chinese Name Jimen
  • English Name Winnower Gate
     
  • Location: 6 cun above SP 10 on the line connecting SP 12 to SP 10.
     
  • Actions & Effects:
  • Used for a variety of urinary issues related to a collection of dampness/damp-heat - difficult urination/obstruction, retention of urine.
  • Swelling in the groin, pain/itching of the external genitalia.
     
  • Spleen Meridian Points (21):
    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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