SP-8 - Earth Pivot

地机 - Dì jī

Point Region: Shin

SP

Spleen Meridian

足太阴脾经 - Zú Tàiyīn Píjīng

SP-8 Diji, meaning 'Earth's Crux,' is the 'Xi-Cleft' point of the Spleen channel. Located on the leg, this point is a 'crux of the earth' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Earth's Crux,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Diji as a point that helps to 'find the crux' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a restless spirit, a feeling of 'heat' in the body, and a lack of vitality. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By regulating the body's internal energy, SP-8 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the medial aspect of the lower leg, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the highest point of your inner ankle bone
  2. Measure 5 finger-widths straight up from this point
  3. Move slightly toward the back of your leg from the shin bone
  4. The point is in the muscle behind your shin bone
Location illustration for On the medial aspect of the lower leg, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

Primary Functions

Reproductive System

  • Regulates menstruation and treats irregularities
  • Reduces menstrual pain and cramping
  • Treats uterine bleeding and disorders
  • Improves fertility and reproductive health
  • Treats endometriosis and fibroids

Digestive System

  • Strengthens spleen function
  • Treats chronic diarrhea and digestive weakness
  • Improves nutrient absorption
  • Reduces abdominal pain and cramping

Circulatory System

  • Nourishes blood and improves circulation
  • Treats anemia and blood deficiency
  • Reduces bruising and bleeding tendency

Urinary System

  • Treats urinary disorders and incontinence
  • Reduces water retention and edema

Emotional & Mental

  • Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
  • Treats depression from blood deficiency
  • Promotes emotional balance

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Irregular menstruation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Edema
  • Painful periods
  • Stomach pain
  • Fluid retention
  • Menstrual cramps

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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SP-8 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Pregnancy
  • Recent leg surgery
  • Severe menstrual disorders