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San Yin Jiao (三阴交, SP6) sits on the inner lower leg, about four finger-widths above the tip of the medial malleolus, just behind the shin bone. Press with a fingertip until you feel a dull soreness, then rub in a circular motion for about three to five minutes on each side. A common cycle habit is daily press in the week before menses. Liver, Spleen, and Kidney channels meet here, so the same point also shows up in fertility, menopause, and cold-womb self-care maps. Avoid strong SP6 pressure in pregnancy unless a physician has advised it.
Point guide
Find & press
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Measure above the ankle
Sit with the leg relaxed. Place four fingers starting from the tip of the inner ankle bone; the point sits at the upper edge of that stack, behind the shin bone, not on hard bone.
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Press to dull soreness
Press with a fingertip until you feel a dull, slight soreness. Keep the pressure kind. Sharp shooting pain means ease off and relocate.
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Circular rub about 3–5 minutes
Maintain that pressure while rotating your finger on the point for about three to five minutes. Repeat on both sides.
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Week before menses
For cycle support, massage daily in the week before your expected period. Outside that window, short presses a few times a day are fine for many people who are not pregnant.
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Stop cues
Ease off if the press feels sharp, numb, or wrong. Mild ache that eases on release is common; sharp pain is a stop signal.
Try today Locate SP6 on either leg and circle-press for about three to five minutes. Skip strong pressure if pregnant.
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Self-press tips are educational, not personal medical advice. Book a consult for pregnancy-safe guidance, cycle or menopause support, or pain that keeps returning.
FAQs
Quick questions
Where is the San Yin Jiao (SP6) acupuncture point?
On the inner lower leg, about four finger-widths above the tip of the medial malleolus (inner ankle bone), just behind the shin bone. Feel for a tender spot along the bone edge, not on hard bone. Either leg is fine.
How do you press San Yin Jiao (三阴交, SP6)?
Press with a fingertip until you feel a dull soreness, then rub in a circular motion for about three to five minutes on each side. Sharp pain, shooting tingling, or numbness means ease off.
What is San Yin Jiao (SP6) used for at home?
Home press often targets irregular periods and cycle comfort. A common habit is daily press in the week before menses. The same point also appears in fertility, menopause, and cold-womb self-care maps. Self-press is a short habit between visits, not care for sudden severe pain or heavy bleeding.
Why avoid SP6 in pregnancy?
SP6 strongly influences the lower abdomen and pelvic channels. Strong home pressure is usually avoided in pregnancy unless a physician guides it.
Can I use SP6 every day?
Short, gentle presses a few times a day are fine for many people outside pregnancy. For cycle support, daily press in the week before menses is a classic habit. It is not a substitute for treatment if symptoms keep returning.
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