SP 8 — Dì Jī (地机) — Earth's Crux
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1. Overview
SP 8 — Dì Jī (地机) — is an acupuncture point on the Spleen meridian. Its English name, Earth's Crux, 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. I practise at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3 cun below SP 9 (Yinlingquan), on the line connecting SP 9 and SP 6.
3. Actions
- Xi-Cleft point of the Spleen — for acute Blood disorders
- Regulates menstruation and stops uterine bleeding
- Moves Blood stasis and relieves acute pelvic pain
4. Indications
- Acute severe dysmenorrhoea — the primary Xi-Cleft point for period pain
- Irregular menstruation and uterine bleeding
- Endometriosis-related pelvic pain
- Abdominal pain and diarrhoea
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 1.0–1.5 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 8 is the Xi-Cleft point of the Spleen, used for acute and painful conditions. It is the primary point for acute, severe dysmenorrhoea and one of the most dramatically effective points for emergency treatment of painful periods. Combined with SP 6 and CV 4 it forms a powerful prescription for acute dysmenorrhoea. Electroacupuncture at SP 8 and BL 32 has documented evidence for endometriosis pelvic pain.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use SP 8 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Endometriosis, Irregular menstrual cycle. 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.
