SP9

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

1. polyurian, urgent, micturation, pain in passing urine, retention of urine, edema.
2. diarrhea.
3. pain of knee joint and surrounding soft tissues.

Method

Perpendicularly 1-2 cun.