Location
3 thumb widths below sp9 on the line connecting tip of the medial malleolus and sp9.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which SP08 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Poor AppetitePoor AppetiteBenefit Circulation LegsBenefit Circulation LegsBenefit LegsBenefit LegsBenefit MusclesBenefit MusclesBenefit Regulate SpleenDampEssence DeficiencyEssence DeficiencyDiarrheaAcute DisorderAcute DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingCostal Lateral BloatingCostal Lateral BloatingDysenteryUrinary ProblemsUrinary ProblemsMenstrual CrampsFibroids / Masses JiaFibroids Masses JiaFibroids / Masses ZhengFibroids Masses ZhengVaginal DischargeVaginal DischargeEdemaAbdominal PainAbdominal PainLower Back PainLower Back PainIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularRegulate SpleenBlood StagnationBlood StagnationStools ThinStools Thin
Protocols using SP08
- Fatigue, Dizziness, Dysmenorrhea, Nausea, Menstrual Cramping Pain – LI04, ST25, ST29, ST30, ST36, SP08, HT07, BL62, KD03, PC06, CV04, CV06 (https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S498184)
- Fatigue, Dizziness, Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea Primary, Abdominal Pain, Menstrual Pain – ST29, SP04, SP06, SP08, BL32, CV03 (https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S537971)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Mood Changes, Qi-blood Deficiency – ST36, SP06, SP08, BL17, BL20, BL32, CV04, CV06 (https://doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nep239)
- Limbs Numbness, Limbs Pain, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Abnormal Sensation Limbs – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST09, ST31, ST32, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST43, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP08, SP09, SP10, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL23, GB34, CV04, CV06 (ZHANG Cheng, MA Yuan-xu, YAN Ye. Clinical Effects of Acupuncture for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 13-14)
- Dysmenorrhea Primary, Menstrual Pain – SP06, SP08, SP09 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.170989)
- Dysmenorrhea Primary – SP06, SP08, BL23, BL32 (https://doi.org/10.27465/d.cnki.gzzyc.2025.000208)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Pelvic Pain – SP06, SP08, CV03, CV06 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/735690)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Qi-blood Stagnation, Mood Changes – LI04, SP04, SP06, SP08, SP10, BL32, LV03, CV03, CV06 (https://doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nep239)
- Dysmenorrhea Primary – SP06, SP08, CV04, CV06 (刘阿庆马静董海军曹亮贾承明陈昌波李颖祺吴雷涛. 针刺治疗原发性痛经84例疗效观察. 中医临床研究 ., 2017 [CNKI])
- Infertility Female, Implantation Failure, Ivf Recurrent Failure – ST29, ST36, SP08, SP10, BL23, KD03, CV04, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-022-00997-0)
- Herpes Zoster, Acute Pain, Skin Blisters – LI04, ST25, ST36, SP06, SP08, SP09, SP10, SI03, GB34, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000034920)
- Fatigue, Vomiting, Nausea, Anemia, Epigastric Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Cancer Gastric Advanced – ST28, ST29, ST36, SP08, SP10, SP15, PC06, CV04, CV06 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8701779)