Location
When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the mediosuperior border of the patella on the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris.
Cautions
Contraindicated in bleeding disorders; caution with anticoagulants.
Indications
Conditions for which SP10 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Absent PeriodsArthritis KneeArthritis KneeBenefit Knees JointsBenefit Knees JointsBenefit Regulate PeriodBenefit SkinBenefit SkinAbnormal Uterine BleedingAbnormal Uterine BleedingBleeding Uterine Abnormal ClottingBleeding Uterine Abnormal ClottingPost Partum Blood DeficiencyPost-partum Blood DeficiencyPost Partum Qi DeficiencyPost-partum Qi DeficiencyUrinary ProblemsUrinary ProblemsMenstrual CrampsEczemaErysipelas Cinnabar ToxinErysipelas Cinnabar ToxinHeat BloodHeat BloodHerpes ZosterInjury KneeInjury KneeInjury QuadricepsInjury QuadricepsGenital ItchingGenital ItchingItchiness ScrotumItchiness ScrotumVaginal DischargeVaginal DischargePainKnee PainKnee PainThigh Medial PainThigh Medial PainIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularRegulate Period / MenstruationSores HotSores HotBlood StagnationBlood StagnationUlceration ScrotumUlceration ScrotumUrination Dysfunction Five TypesUrination Dysfunction Five TypesUrination Dysfunction QiUrination Dysfunction QiPainful UrinationPainful UrinationHives
Protocols using SP10
- Hypertension, Musculoskeletal Pain, Mobility Impaired, Mental Health Reduced Quality Of Life – LI04, ST36, SP06, SP10, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000029077)
- Stroke Sequelae, Stroke Post, Paralysis Ankle, Ankle Joint Problems, Ankle Dysfunction – ST31, ST34, ST36, ST37, ST40, ST41, SP10, BL39, KD06, GB34, GB39, GB40, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2024.000593)
- Pruritus Uremic, Kidney Disease Chronic, Pruritus Dialysis – LI04, SP06, SP10, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.1036072)
- Inflammation Joint, Joint Acute Pain, Gout Acute, Hyperuricemia – LI11, ST36, ST44, SP06, SP09, SP10, LV02, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.3831/KPI.2022.25.4.301)
- Eczema, Itchiness Skin – LI04, LI11, SP06, SP10 (https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084788)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Joint, Degeneration Cartilage – ST33, ST34, SP10 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-024-07243-5)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – ST34, ST35, ST36, SP06, SP09, SP10, GB34, GB39, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17805)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Knee Problems, Stiffness Knee – ST34, ST35, ST36, SP09, SP10, BL40, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S445770)
- Post-stroke Depression – LU04, LI04, LI06, LI07, LI10, LI11, LI12, LI13, LI15, ST02, ST32, ST33, ST34, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, ST44, SP06, SP10, SP11, HT05, BL15, BL20, BL23, BL61, BL64, KD02, KD03, PC02, PC03, PC06, TB03, TB06, TB07, TB09, TB12, TB14, GB20, GB31, GB33, GB43, LV02, LV03, LV05, LV14, GV20, GV23, GV26 (Acupuncture for Ischemic Post-stroke Depression. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02472613)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee Morning – SP09, SP10 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/6979105)
- Knee Osteoarthritis – ST35, ST36, SP09, SP10, BL40, GB33, GB34 (Combined Effect of Laser Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04188925)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Joint Knee – LI04, ST34, ST36, SP06, SP09, SP10, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/427265)