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Xue Hai: TCM Acupoint Guide

XUEHAI
By the TCMHH editorial team Not medically reviewed How we work Updated 6 Oct 2026
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Name

Xue Hai (Xuehai)

Location

On the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle, 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in a tender depression directly above SP-9 Yinlingquan.

Needling

  • Straight insertion, 1 to 2 cun, causing local distention and soreness, possibly extending into the knee.
  • Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
  • Puncture perpendicularly, 0.5 to 1.2 cun.
  • Moxibustion is applicable.

Command Functions

  • Traversing point of the Spleen channel

Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood and dispels Stasis
  • Cools the Blood
  • Harmonizes menstruation
  • Benefits the skin
  • Harmonizes Ying Qi
  • Cools Heat
  • Regulates Blood circulation
  • Dispels Wind
  • Relieves itching
  • Tonifies the Blood

Indications

  • Irregular menstruation
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Amenorrhea
  • Uterine bleeding
  • Uterine bleeding containing clots
  • Sudden uterine bleeding
  • Continuous uterine bleeding
  • Postpartum Qi and Blood Deficiency
  • Leukorrhea
  • The five types of painful urinary dysfunction
  • Neurodermatitis
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Pruritus
  • Distended abdomen due to rebellious qi
  • Chronic peritonitis
  • Inguinal bubo, that is an inflamed or enlarged lymph gland
  • Dripping urine
  • All types of bleeding
  • Early menstruation due to Heat in the Blood
  • Malarial disorders
  • Generalized itching
  • Troubles due to irregular eating and overwork
  • Skin rashes with fever
  • Endometritis
  • Urticaria
  • Eczema
  • Erysipelas
  • Herpes zoster
  • Painful, hot sores
  • Ulceration and itching of the scrotum
  • Pain and itching of the genitals
  • Qi painful urinary dysfunction
  • Blood painful urinary dysfunction
  • Pain of the inner aspect of the thigh
  • Eruptive fevers due to Wind or Damp
  • Discharge due to intemperance, fatigue or Deficiency of Qi
  • Anemia
  • Pimples which come back every year
  • Orchitis
  • Coldness on the mental level
  • Rejection
  • Withdrawal
  • Restless fetus disorder due to Heat in the Blood or Blood Deficiency
  • Testicular mumps
  • Vaginal pruritus
  • Painful menstruation
  • Menorrhagia

Combinations

PointsIndications
SP-8 DijiIrregular menstruation
GB-26 DaimaiAmenorrhea
REN-6 Qihai or LIV-1 DadunThe five types of painful urinary dysfunction
SP-6 Sanyinjiao, LIV-14 Qimen, REN-4 Guanyuan, REN-3 Zhongji, REN-5 ShimenRunning piglet qi in women
UB-12 Fengmen, LI-11 Quchi, UB-40 WeizhongUrticaria
LI-11 Quchi, LU-7 Lieque, ST-36 Zusanli, SP-6 SanyinjiaoUrticaria

Contraindications

Do not use if the patient has a thin pulse.

Notes

It is said that this point can treat any Blood disorder. It is frequently used. Stimulating this point stimulates the body's levels of interferon. It is a good point to use for immune disturbances. A major point for skin rashes and menstrual disorders.

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Sources and further reading

We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.

  • Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
  • Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
  • Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
  • NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.

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