Spleen meridian
SP-1 (Yǐnbái, 隐白) — Hidden White
- Meridian
- Spleen (SP)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Jing-well and Wood point of the Spleen channel.
- Depth reference
- 0.1 cun shallow perpendicular insertion or brief pricking
- Moxibustion
- Applicable
- Reference aliases
- SP1; Yinbai; 隐白; Hidden White
Anatomical location
On the medial side of the great toe, 0.1 cun proximal to the medial corner of the toenail, where the nail base meets its medial border.
Traditional actions
Supports the Spleen in containing blood; clears heat; revives consciousness.
Recorded indications
Primary: Heavy uterine bleeding; blood in the stool; abdominal distension; sudden loss of consciousness.
Secondary: Agitation; nightmares; excessive menstrual flow.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Where is SP-1 located?
On the medial side of the great toe, 0.1 cun proximal to the medial corner of the toenail, where the nail base meets its medial border.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for SP-1?
Supports the Spleen in containing blood; clears heat; revives consciousness. The dataset lists these primary indications: Heavy uterine bleeding; blood in the stool; abdominal distension; sudden loss of consciousness. Secondary indications are recorded as: Agitation; nightmares; excessive menstrual flow.
Is SP-1 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify SP-1 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.