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Protocols
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Location
3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
Cautions
Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.
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 AppetiteMuscle WastingBenefit GenitalsBenefit Regulate Jiao LowerBenefit Regulate LiverBenefit Regulate UrinationBenefit Tonify KidneysBenefit Tonify SpleenBenefit Tonify StomachAbnormal Uterine BleedingStomach RumblingCalm Spirit ShenCold AbdomenContraction TesticlesCounterflow Cold FeetCounterflow Cold HandCrane's KneeDampGallbladder DeficiencySpleen DeficiencyStomach DeficiencyDiarrheaShan DisorderTurmoil DisorderAbdominal BloatingHeart BloatingDizzinessDizziness Post PartumDizziness Post-partumErectile DysfunctionErectile / Impotence ProblemsUrinary ProblemsMenstrual CrampsEczemaBedwettingEyesight / Vision BlurredBlurred VisionFibroids / Masses JiaFibroids Masses JiaFibroids / Masses ZhengFibroids Masses ZhengAbdominal FullnessHeart FullnessGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindHeat Foot SoleHeavinessHeaviness LimbsHemiplegiaHyperactivity Sexual MenHigh Blood PressureInfertilityInsomniaLabour DelayedLabour DysfunctionLabour InduceLabour ProlongedLabour Transverse PresentationVaginal DischargeMenorrhagiaNocturnal Emission Wet DreamEdemaPainBelow Umbilicus PainGenital PainLeg PainPenis PainShin PainSpleen PainPalpitationsIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularPregnancy Restless Foetus SyndromeUterine ProlapseRegulate Jiao LowerRegulate LiverRegulate UrinationRetention Dead FoetusRetention LochiaBlood StagnationChannel StagnationUndigested Food in StoolBi Arthralgia SyndromeBi / Arthralgia SyndromeBi Arthralgia Leg SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Leg SyndromeTinnitusTonify KidneysTonify SpleenTonify StomachUrination Dysfunction Five TypesPainful UrinationUrine CloudyUrine WhiteHivesVomiting Fluid Post PrandialVomiting Fluid Post-prandialYawning
Protocols using SP06
The 50 best-sourced of 1513, ranked by strength of evidence. The count above is the full figure.
- Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis – LI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SP06, SI18, TB05, TB17, GB14, LV03, XH18, XH29 (doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60061-3 ↗)
- Period Short, Period Scanty, Period Low, Period Light, Warm Kidney Yang, Hypomenorrhea Follicular, Kidney Qi Weakness, Kidney Jing Weakness, Mai Ren Deficiency, Mai Chong Deficiency, Restore Yin, Yang Weakness, Hypomenorrhea Ovulatory, Vitality Weakness – SP06, CV04, CV06 (doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60059-5 ↗)
- Motor Dysfunction, Ischemic Stroke, Neurological Deficits – LU05, SP06, HT01, BL40, PC06, GV26 (doi:10.1016/j.jtcm.2018.02.012 ↗)
- Analgesia Abdominal, Anesthesia General Adjunct, Anesthesia Requirement Reduction, Analgesia Upper-abdomen – LI04, ST34, ST36, SP06 (doi:10.1213/01.ANE.0000142114.72117.E0 ↗)
- Labor Pain, Anxiety Labor – LI04, SP06 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nel053 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – LU06, LI04, LI10, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP05, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI08, SI10, BL23, BL40, BL60, KD03, KD07, KD10, TB14, GB33, GB34, LV03, LV07, LV08 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-4-6 ↗)
- Fatigue, Dizziness, Palpitations, Headache, Insomnia, Night Sweats, Hot Flashes Menopausal, Diaphoresis, Depression Menopausal – LI04, LI11, SP06, KD07, GB20, CV04, GV14 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep001 ↗)
- Fatigue, Pain, Joint Pain, Rash Cutaneous, Lupus Systemic – LI04, ST36, SP06, KD07, PC05, GB20, GV14 (doi:10.1177/0961203308093921 ↗)
- Pregnancy Post-term, Labor Induction – LI04, SP06, BL32, BL54 (doi:10.1080/14767050902906386 ↗)
- Obesity, Overweight, Body Fat Excess – ST36, SP06 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep145 ↗)
- Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Hot Flashes – LI11, ST36, SP06, SP09, TB05, GV20 (doi:10.1177/1534735409343446 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – LI04, ST36, SP06, SP09, SP10, KD06, TB05, GB34, GB41, LV03, LV08 (doi:10.1186/1471-2474-10-130 ↗)
- Labour Induction, Post-term Pregnancy – LI04, SP06, BL67, GV20 (doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02647.x ↗)
- Fatigue, Insomnia, Irritability, Hot Flashes – SP06, HT07, BL15, BL23, BL32, PC06, GB34, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1016/j.urology.2010.03.033 ↗)
- Fatigue, Anxiety, Vomiting, Pain, Nausea, Dysphagia, Xerostomia – LI02, LI11, ST05, ST06, ST07, ST36, SP06, GB20, CV23, GV20 (doi:10.1177/1534735410378856 ↗)
- Taste Loss, Dysphagia, Xerostomia, Appetite Decreased – LI02, LI04, ST05, ST06, ST07, ST36, SP06, SP09, CV23, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1177/1534735410378856 ↗)
- Acne Vulgaris, Skin Inflammation, Skin Papules, Skin Nodules – LI11, LI20, ST02, ST06, ST36, SP03, SP06, SP10, HT08, PC06, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-82 ↗)
- Glaucoma Open-angle, Intraocular Pressure Elevated, Retrobulbar Circulation Impaired – ST02, ST36, SP06, BL02, BL18, BL23, KD03, GB20, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2011/157090 ↗)
- Urinary Frequency, Urinary Urgency, Urinary Nocturia, Urinary Weak Stream, Urinary Hesitancy, Urinary Incomplete Emptying, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – ST36, SP06, CV03, CV04 (doi:10.1155/2011/303198 ↗)
- Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, Widespread Pain – LI04, SP06, BL18, BL20, PC06, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-59 ↗)
- Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Post-treatment, Cancer Breast – LI04, ST36, SP04, SP06, KD03, PC06 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-49 ↗)
- Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Post-treatment, Cancer Breast, Mood Emotional-disturbance – LU07, LI04, ST36, SP06, KD03, KD04, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-49 ↗)
- Insomnia, Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Post-treatment, Cancer Breast, Sleep Dysfunction – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, BL62, KD03, KD04 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-49 ↗)
- Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Post-treatment, Cancer Breast, Myofascial Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain – LI04, ST36, SP06, SI03, BL62, KD03, TB05, GB20, GB29, GB30, GB40, GB43 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-49 ↗)
- Hyperactivity, Inattention, Adhd, Impulsivity – LI04, LI11, SP06, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-173 ↗)
- Anxiety, Immune Nk Cell Deficiency – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, HT03, HT05, SI03, BL60, KD06, PC06, TB05, GB34, GB43, LV02, CV03, CV04, CV06, CV15, GV20 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep236 ↗)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Qi-blood Stagnation, Mood Changes – LI04, SP04, SP06, SP08, SP10, BL32, LV03, CV03, CV06 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep239 ↗)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Mood Changes, Qi-blood Deficiency – ST36, SP06, SP08, BL17, BL20, BL32, CV04, CV06 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep239 ↗)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Mood Changes, Cold Stagnation – LU07, ST36, SP06, BL23, KD06, CV03, CV04, CV06, GV04 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep239 ↗)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Mood Changes, Damp-heat Lower-jiao – LI11, ST28, ST29, ST40, SP06, SP09, BL22, BL32, GB34, LV02 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep239 ↗)
- Dysmenorrhea, Kidney Deficiency, Liver Deficiency, Menstrual Pain, Mood Changes – ST36, SP06, BL17, BL18, BL23, KD03, CV04, CV06 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep239 ↗)
- Hot Flashes, Vasomotor Symptoms, Menopause Perimenopause, Menopause Postmenopause – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, HT07, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23, KD03, PC06, GB34, LV03, CV06, CV17, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1097/gme.0b013e31821f9171 ↗)
- Anxiety, Depression, General Health, Somatic Symptoms, Social Dysfunction – SP06 (doi:10.1089/acm.2010.0589 ↗)
- Xerostomia, Dry Mouth Radiation-induced, Salivary Dysfunction – LI04, ST36, SP06, CV24 (doi:10.1002/cncr.27382 ↗)
- Ankle Pain, Sprain Ankle, Ankle Swelling – LI04, ST36, ST41, SP04, SP05, SP06, SP09, HT07, BL60, BL62, BL63, BL64, KD02, KD03, KD06, GB34, GB40, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 ↗)
- Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Migraine, Head Pain – LI04, ST08, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, BL02, BL10, BL11, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB02, GB08, GB14, GB34, GB41, LV02, LV03, GV18, GV23 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 ↗)
- Addiction Opiate, Withdrawal Opiate, Craving Drug – LI04, ST36, SP06, PC06 (doi:10.1155/2012/739045 ↗)
- Infertility Female, Ivf Failed Embryo Transfer, Infertility Repeated Ivf Failure – ST29, ST36, SP06, SP08, SP10, HT07, KD03, PC06, LV03, CV04, CV06, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-60 ↗)
- Obesity, Overweight, Dyslipidemia – LI11, ST25, ST40, SP06, SP09, GB28, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV12 (doi:10.1100/2012/603539 ↗)
- Glaucoma Open-angle, Circulation Retrobulbar Impaired – ST02, ST36, SP06, BL02, BL18, BL23, KD03, GB20, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2012/513638 ↗)
- Constipation, Bloating, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome – LI04, ST36, SP06, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1471-230X-12-150 ↗)
- Fatigue, Pain, Multiple Sclerosis Relapsing-remitting, Mobility Impairment, Incontinence, Spasm Leg – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-209 ↗)
- Constipation, Aphasia, Ischemic Stroke, Paralysis Hemiplegia – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, GB30, GB34, GB40, CV23, GV15, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-216 ↗)
- Urinary Retention, Incomplete Bladder Emptying, Stroke Sequelae – SP06, BL28, BL32 (doi:10.2147/CIA.S37531 ↗)
- Stroke Ischemic Acute – LI04, ST36, SP06, BL10, BL40, PC06, GB20, MS06 (doi:10.1155/2012/372670 ↗)
- Postoperative Pain, Post-Operative Nausea, Postoperative Ileus, Bowel Dysfunction Postoperative – LI04, ST25, ST36, SP06, SP09, PC06 (doi:10.1245/s10434-012-2759-7 ↗)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Uterine Disorder – SP06, KD03, CV04 (doi:10.1155/2012/543943 ↗)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain – SP06 (doi:10.1155/2012/543943 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Joint Knee – LI04, ST34, ST36, SP06, SP09, SP10, GB34 (doi:10.1155/2013/427265 ↗)
- Fatigue, Anxiety, Dysmenorrhea, Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Menstrual Pain – SP06 (doi:10.1155/2013/493038 ↗)
Most often selected alongside SP06
How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with SP06. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.
- ST36Leg Three Miles833 protocols
- LI04Junction Valley527 protocols
- LV03Great Surge516 protocols
- GV20100 Convergences433 protocols
- PC06Inner Gate430 protocols
- CV04Original Qi Gate376 protocols
- KD03Great Stream292 protocols
- HT07Spirit Gate279 protocols
- CV06Sea Of Qi254 protocols
- BL23Kidney Shu Point241 protocols
- LI11Pond At The Bend214 protocols
- SP09Yin Mound Spring193 protocols