The acupoint Tai Bai Xue in the human body is mainly used to treat eczema, stomach pain, abdominal distension, and vomiting and diarrhea. Tai Bai Xue is the primary acupoint of the Spleen Meridian, which is an important area for strengthening the Spleen.
Acupoint "Tai Bai Xue" of the Spleen Meridian
Tai Bai Xue
In the human body's acupoints, Tai Bai Xue is the primary acupoint of the Spleen Meridian, which is an important acupoint for strengthening the Spleen and treating Spleen deficiency caused by various reasons. If a person suddenly engages in physical activity or lifts heavy objects, it can lead to excessive consumption of Spleen Qi, resulting in depletion of Qi in the muscles. At this time, tapping or massaging Tai Bai Xue can regulate and promote the flow of Qi, quickly alleviating symptoms such as muscle soreness. This method can also be used to treat localized injuries caused by excessive physical activity.
[Indications] Eczema, stomach pain, abdominal distension, vomiting and diarrhea.
[Naming] "Tai" means big; "Bai" refers to the color of the lungs, representing Qi. The meaning of "Tai Bai" is that the Spleen Meridian's water and dampness Qi is absorbed, heated, and transformed into the Qi of the lungs' metal element.
[Location] Located on the inner side of the foot, below the head of the first metatarsal bone, near the inner edge of the foot close to the big toe.
Location of the Tai Bai Xue acupoint
Treating Diseases and Alleviating Symptoms with Tai Bai Xue
Stomach pain, abdominal distension, vomiting, belching, intestinal rumbling, diarrhea, bacterial dysentery, constipation, athlete's foot, hemorrhoids.
Self-Massage of Tai Bai Xue
Use the pad of your thumb to press the acupoint vertically, pressing each side for 1-3 minutes, once in the morning and once in the evening.
Therapeutic function: Clearing heat, transforming dampness, strengthening the Spleen and Stomach.
Combination and Application
1. Bacterial Dysentery
Acupoint combination: Ju Xu Xue, Qu Chi Xue, Tai Bai Xue
Tai Bai Xue acupoint
Disease overview: Bacterial dysentery, also known as shigellosis, is an intestinal infectious disease caused by Shigella. Clinical manifestations mainly include chills, fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea with mucus and bloody stools. In the toxic type of bacterial dysentery, the onset is sudden, with high fever, recurrent convulsions, drowsiness, coma, rapid occurrence of circulatory failure and respiratory failure, while intestinal symptoms are mild or absent, and the condition is highly dangerous.
Massage technique: The sequence and technique of the massage: Ju Xu Xue is located on the outer side of the lower leg, 9 cun below the Dui Bi acupoint, one horizontal finger (middle finger) from the anterior edge of the tibia. Massage with pushing technique 20 times, then massage Qu Chi Xue for 3 minutes, and finally massage Tai Bai Xue for 3 minutes.
2. Stomach Pain
Acupoint combination: Zu San Li Xue, Hua Rou Men Xue, Tai Bai Xue.
3. Athlete's Foot
Acupoint combination: Huan Tiao Xue, Tai Chong Xue, Tai Bai Xue.
