血海

Xuehai

Xuehai(SP10, 血海) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyin Spleen Meridian of Foot. Xuehai is the main point for dermatosis.

Meaning

Xue, blood; hai, sea. This point is indicated in hematological diseases, in the sense of returning overflowed blood into the sea.

Location

2 cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella.

Indication

1. irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, etc.
2. urticaria, erysipelas, eczema.
3. pain of the knee joint and surrouding soft tissues.

Method

Perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun.