穴义

三阴，指三条阴经；交，交会。
此系脾、肝、肾三阴经之交会穴。

Meaning

Sanyin, three Yin meridians; jiao, crossing.
This is an intersecting point of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney Meridians.

定位

内踝尖上三寸，胫骨后缘。

Location

3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia.

主治

1、胃肠道疾病要穴，常与足三里配用。
2、泌尿系疾病要穴，治尿潴留，浮肿，遗尿等。
3、生殖系疾病要穴，治阳痿，遗精，月经不调，痛经，滞产等。
4、镇静安神，降血压。
5、下肢酸痛或瘫痪(尤以足外翻者为适应症)。
6、下腹部手术针麻要穴。

Indication

1. main point for gastro-intestinal diseases, often used with ZuSanli.
2. main point for diseases of urinary system, such as retention of urine, edema, enuresis, etc.
3. main point for diseases of genital system, such as impotence, spermatorrhea, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, vaginal discharge, etc.
4. used to induce sedation and tranquilization by lowering the blood pressure.
5. to treat pains and paralysis of the lower extremities, especially suitable for strephexopodia.
6. the important point for anaesthesia on the lower part of the abdomen.

针法

直刺1-1.5寸。

Method

perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun.

备考

孕妇禁针。

Remarks

Contraindicated use during pregnancy.