SP-11 - Winnower Gate

箕门 - Jī mén

Point Region: Leg/Thigh

SP

Spleen Meridian

足太阴脾经 - Zú Tàiyīn Píjīng

SP-11 Jimen, meaning 'Winnowing Gate,' is a point that regulates urination and clears damp heat. Located on the thigh, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by 'dampness' or stagnation in the lower abdomen. Its name, 'Winnowing Gate,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Jimen as a point that helps to 'winnow the grain' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a feeling of heaviness or a thick body, a lack of vitality, and a restless spirit. By regulating urination and clearing damp heat, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By regulating urination and clearing damp heat, SP-11 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a well-regulated and harmonious body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the medial aspect of the thigh, in a palpable groove.

How to Locate:

  1. Sit with your knee bent
  2. Find the inner edge of your kneecap and move 2 finger-widths up
  3. Continue up your inner thigh toward your groin
  4. Find the groove between thigh muscles about 6 finger-widths above the kneecap
Location illustration for On the medial aspect of the thigh, in a palpable groove.

Primary Functions

Urinary System

  • Promotes urination and reduces retention
  • Treats urinary incontinence
  • Improves bladder function
  • Reduces urinary tract inflammation

Reproductive System

  • Treats reproductive disorders
  • Improves sexual function
  • Treats infertility issues
  • Regulates reproductive hormones

Musculoskeletal System

  • Treats thigh and groin pain
  • Reduces hip and leg stiffness
  • Improves lower limb circulation
  • Treats muscle weakness in legs

Digestive System

  • Strengthens spleen function
  • Improves digestive circulation
  • Treats abdominal distension

Circulatory System

  • Improves blood circulation in pelvis
  • Treats blood stasis in lower body

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Difficulty urinating
  • Urinary retention
  • Groin pain
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Pelvic pain
  • Thigh pain

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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SP-11 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Pregnancy
  • Severe urinary disorders
  • Recent thigh surgery