Location
3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
Cautions
Contraindicated during pregnancy except for labor induction.
Indications
Conditions for which SP06 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Absent PeriodsLoss of AppetiteLoss of AppetiteMuscle WastingBenefit GenitalsBenefit GenitalsBenefit Regulate Jiao LowerBenefit Regulate LiverBenefit Regulate UrinationBenefit Tonify KidneysBenefit Tonify SpleenBenefit Tonify StomachAbnormal Uterine BleedingAbnormal Uterine BleedingStomach RumblingStomach RumblingCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenCold AbdomenCold AbdomenContraction TesticlesContraction TesticlesCounterflow Cold FeetCounterflow Cold FeetCounterflow Cold HandCounterflow Cold HandCrane's KneeDampGallbladder DeficiencyGallbladder DeficiencySpleen DeficiencySpleen DeficiencyStomach DeficiencyStomach DeficiencyDiarrheaShan DisorderShan DisorderTurmoil DisorderTurmoil DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingHeart BloatingHeart BloatingDizzinessDizziness Post PartumDizziness Post-partumErectile DysfunctionErectile / Impotence ProblemsUrinary ProblemsUrinary ProblemsMenstrual CrampsEczemaBedwettingEyesight / Vision BlurredBlurred VisionFibroids / Masses JiaFibroids Masses JiaFibroids / Masses ZhengFibroids Masses ZhengAbdominal FullnessAbdominal FullnessHeart FullnessHeart FullnessGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindHeat Foot SoleHeat Foot SoleHeavinessHeaviness LimbsHeaviness LimbsHemiplegiaHyperactivity Sexual MenHyperactivity Sexual MenHigh Blood PressureHigh Blood PressureInfertilityInsomniaLabour DelayedLabour DelayedLabour DysfunctionLabour DysfunctionLabour InduceLabour InduceLabour ProlongedLabour ProlongedLabour Transverse PresentationLabour Transverse PresentationVaginal DischargeVaginal DischargeMenorrhagiaNocturnal Emission Wet DreamNocturnal Emission Wet DreamEdemaPainBelow Umbilicus PainBelow Umbilicus PainGenital PainGenital PainLeg PainLeg PainPenis PainPenis PainShin PainShin PainSpleen PainSpleen PainPalpitationsIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularPregnancy Restless Foetus SyndromePregnancy Restless Foetus SyndromeUterine ProlapseUterine ProlapseRegulate Jiao LowerRegulate LiverRegulate UrinationRetention Dead FoetusRetention Dead FoetusRetention LochiaRetention LochiaBlood StagnationBlood StagnationChannel StagnationChannel StagnationUndigested Food in StoolUndigested Food in StoolBi Arthralgia SyndromeBi / Arthralgia SyndromeBi Arthralgia Leg SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Leg SyndromeTinnitusTonify KidneysTonify SpleenTonify StomachUrination Dysfunction Five TypesUrination Dysfunction Five TypesPainful UrinationPainful UrinationUrine CloudyUrine CloudyUrine WhiteUrine WhiteHivesVomiting Fluid Post PrandialVomiting Fluid Post-prandialYawning
Protocols using SP06
- Hemiplegia, Motor Dysfunction, Ischemic Stroke, Neurological Impairment – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, GB20, GB33, GB39, GV20 (Wu P, Zeng F, Li YX, Li J, Qiu LH, Qin W, Luo L, Yin CX, Xiong Y, Bai Y, Wang D, Zhou YM, Liang FR. Effect of acupuncture plus conventional treatment on brain activity in ischemic stroke patients: a regional homogeneity analysis. J Tradit Chin Med. 2017; 37(5): 650-658.)
- Anxiety, Insomnia Chronic – SP06, HT07, BL15, BL19, BL20, BL23, BL62, KD06 (https://doi.org/10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000169)
- Sweating, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Irritability, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, Dyspareunia, Bone Pain, Menstrual Irregularity, Perimenopausal Syndrome – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, SI19, KD03, KD07, GB20, GB34, GB39, LV03, LV05, CV04, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-198)
- Anxiety, Depression, General Health, Somatic Symptoms, Social Dysfunction – SP06 (https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2010.0589)
- Fatigue Mental, Fatigue Sleep-deprivation – SP06, HT07, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.13463/j.cnki.jlzyy.2023.02.030)
- Insomnia, Cancer Breast, Sleep Disturbance Cancer – LI04, SP06, HT07 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100308)
- Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum – ST18, ST36, SP06, SI01, PC06, LV03, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
- Motor Dysfunction, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Stroke Sequela, Hemiplegia Post-stroke – LU05, SP06, HT01, BL40, PC06, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2025.000611)
- Fatigue, Insomnia, Sleep Difficulty Initiating, Sleep Difficulty Maintaining, Daytime Sleepiness – SP06, HT07, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/163850)
- Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Frequency, Urinary Urgency, Urinary Incontinence Poststroke – SP06, SP11, CV02, CV03, CV04, CV06 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/5709295)
- Headache Migraine, Migraine Without Aura – LI04, ST36, SP06, PC06, GB14, GB20, LV03, CV12, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1526-4610.2002.02203.x)
- Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke, Dementia Prevention, Stroke Ischemic Sequelae – ST02, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL10, PC06, GB12, GB20, LV03, GV20, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000023803)