SP 3 — Tài Bái (太白) — Supreme White
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1. Overview
SP 3 — Tài Bái (太白) — is an acupuncture point on the Spleen meridian. Its English name, Supreme White, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used regularly in acupuncture practice for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience, practising at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Proximal and inferior to the head of the 1st metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.
3. Actions
- Yuan-Source, Shu-Stream and Earth point of the Spleen
- Tonifies the Spleen and resolves Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen's transformation and transportation
- Calms the Mind and clears Dampness from the head
4. Indications
- Spleen Qi deficiency — fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools and bloating
- Heaviness and lethargy from Damp obstruction
- Foot and toe pain along the Spleen channel
- Haemorrhoids from Qi sinking
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.5–0.8 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of in a clinical sharps container immediately after treatment.
6. Clinical notes
SP 3 is the Yuan-Source, Shu-Stream and Earth point of the Spleen — the Earth point on an Earth meridian, giving it exceptional Spleen-tonifying properties. It is used when a stronger tonifying effect on the Spleen organ is needed, often combined with ST 36 and BL 20 for significant Spleen Qi deficiency.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use SP 3 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Digestive disorders, Chronic fatigue syndrome. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
