The Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian, also known as the Yin Meridian, is closely related to the organs. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen governs transportation and transformation, playing a crucial role in maintaining digestive function and the conversion of food into qi and blood. Let's take a look at the diagram of the route of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian.
Route of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian
It starts from the medial side of the big toe (Yinbai point), runs along the medial side of the foot between the red and white flesh (Dadou, the junction between the dorsum and sole of the foot), and ascends along the anterior edge of the medial malleolus, passing through the Shangqiu point. It then continues upward along the midline of the inner side of the calf, along the posterior edge of the tibia (Sanyinjiao, Spleen 6), crossing at the 8 cun above the medial malleolus, and runs in front of the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian (Diji, Yinlingquan). It ascends along the knee joint and the anterior edge of the inner thigh (Xuehai, Jimen), enters the abdomen (Fushe, Fujie, Daheng), and belongs to the spleen, connecting with the stomach (Fu'ai), then passes through the diaphragm, runs along both sides of the esophagus, and reaches the root of the tongue, dispersing under the tongue.
Branches of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian
Gastric branch: It branches out from the stomach, passes through the diaphragm, and flows into the heart, connecting with the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian.
Functions of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal life and the source of qi and blood production. All human activities rely on the nutrients absorbed by the spleen and stomach. Only when the spleen functions well can the body have a healthy digestion and absorption function, as well as the ability to produce essence, qi, blood, and body fluids, providing sufficient raw materials for the organs, meridians, bones, muscles, and skin to be adequately nourished. Stimulating the Spleen Meridian can effectively tonify and nourish the spleen's qi and blood, regulate its transportation and transformation function, and ensure that the spleen is well nourished and functions properly.
Diseases Treated by the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian
It is mainly used to treat diseases of the digestive system, as well as other diseases along the meridian's route. These include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, abdominal distension, jaundice, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, prostatitis, feeling of heaviness and weakness in the body, severe pain at the root of the tongue, swelling of the knee joint, swelling and pain on the inner side of the thigh, and cold pain, among others.
Acupoints for Maintaining the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian
Main acupoints include Yinbai, Dadou, Taibai, Gongsun, Shangqiu, Sanyinjiao, L
