阴陵泉
Yinlingquan
Yinlingquan(SP9, 阴陵泉) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyin Spleen Meridian of Foot. Yinlingquan is the He-Sea Point and main point for promoting diuresis.
Meaning
Yin, Yin of Yin-Yang; ling, hill; quan, spring. The interior is Yin. The point is in the depression at the inferior border of the medial epicondyle of the tibia, like a spring at the foot of a hill.
Location
In the depression on the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia.
Indication
- polyurian, urgent, micturation, pain in passing urine, retention of urine, edema.
- diarrhea.
- pain of knee joint and surrounding soft tissues.
Method
Perpendicularly 1-2 cun.