Spleen 3, Tai Bai
太白, tài bái, "Supreme white"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Spleen  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin.
  • Deadman
On the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone.
How To Find It
In the depression located by sliding the figertip proximally over the side of the ball of the foot.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branches of the saphenous nerve and the superficial peroneal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The dorsal venous network of the foot, the medial plantar artery and the branches of the medial tarsal artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 0.1 cun.

Special Groups:
  • Yuan-Source Point - Spleen

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