Taibai point is an important acupoint in our body for strengthening the spleen. It is located on the sole of the foot and can treat various symptoms of spleen deficiency caused by different factors. Now let's learn about the specific location of Taibai point and its functions and effects.
【Location of Taibai Point】
1. Standard positioning: Taibai point is located on the inner edge of the foot, below the joint of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
2. Method of locating the point: When locating the point, the person can lie on their back or sit in an upright position with the sole of the foot facing up. Taibai point is located on the inner edge of the foot, below the joint of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
Quick method: The Taibai point is located at the depression where the joint between the big toe and the sole of the foot meets on the back of the foot.
Simplified method: On the inner side of the foot, behind the joint where the big toe meets the sole of the foot, there is a large bony prominence. The Taibai point is located on the inner edge of this prominence towards the sole of the foot.
3. Anatomy of the acupoint: Below the Taibai point is the skin, subcutaneous tissue, fibrous sheath of the toe, extensor hallucis longus tendon, and flexor hallucis brevis tendon. It is also where the dorsal venous network of the foot, the medial plantar artery, and the branch of the medial tarsal artery are distributed. The branches of the sural nerve and the superficial peroneal nerve are also present. The skin is innervated by the medial branch of the dorsal cutaneous nerve of the superficial peroneal nerve.
The needle goes through the skin, subcutaneous fascia, and enters the cross part of the fibrous sheath of the toe, then it goes through the extensor hallucis longus tendon and flexor hallucis brevis tendon, which are innervated by the nerves on the inner side of the sole of the foot.
【Functions and Effects of Taibai Point】
1. Harmonizing the middle and strengthening the spleen:
Taibai point is the original point of the spleen meridian. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the corresponding original point can be used to treat any diseases of the organs. Taibai point can treat various types of spleen deficiency, such as congenital spleen deficiency, liver-attacking spleen deficiency, spleen and lung qi deficiency, heart and spleen deficiency, and post-illness spleen deficiency.
Method: Cut Sanqi (Panax notoginseng) into slices or grind it into powder, and apply it externally to both sides of the Taibai point. The method of applying the herb is the same as mentioned above. Ginseng can also be used together with Sanqi to tonify the spleen and nourish the liver.
2. Regulating blood sugar:
Taibai point has another magical function, which is its bidirectional regulatory effect. For example, it can lower blood sugar by regulating this point for those with high blood sugar, and it can raise blood sugar for those with low blood sugar.
3. Treating constipation:
Rubbing or pressing the Taibai point in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction repeatedly for 2-3 minutes can treat symptoms such as vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, intestinal rumbling, rectal bleeding, and constipation.
4. Relieving muscle soreness:
Taibai point also has a great effect in relieving muscle soreness caused by excessive exercise or overwork. If you experience general muscle soreness due to excessive exercise, you can use moxibustion on the Taibai point to alleviate the problem.
Method: Use a small piece of moxa stick to perform warm moxibustion on the Taibai point on both sides of the foot. Moxibustion for about 30 minutes will relieve muscle soreness.
