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Di Ji (地机, SP8) sits on the tibial aspect of the medial lower leg, posterior to the medial border of the tibia, four finger-widths (about three cun) inferior to Yin Ling Quan (阴陵泉, SP9). SP9 lies in the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, just below the inner knee. The easiest home find is to run a thumb up the inner edge of the shinbone until it drops into a soft hollow at that four-finger mark. Either leg works. Press until you feel a dull soreness, then rub in a circular motion for about five minutes or until the cramp eases. Stop if pain sharpens.
Point guide
Find & press
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Find Yin Ling Quan (SP9) first
Sit with the leg relaxed. On the inner side just below the knee, feel for the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia. That hollow is Yin Ling Quan (阴陵泉, SP9).
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Measure four fingers down to Di Ji
Stack four fingers widthwise from SP9 down the medial lower leg. Di Ji (地机, SP8) sits near the lower edge of that stack, posterior to the medial border of the tibia. Run a thumb up the bone edge until it drops into a soft hollow. That hole is the point.
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Circular rub about 5 minutes
Press with enough force to feel a dull soreness, then rub in a circular motion for about five minutes or until period-cramp discomfort eases. Stay on the tender hollow beside the bone; do not scrub across hard tibia.
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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 SP8 on either inner calf today and circle-press for about five minutes.
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FAQs
Quick questions
Where is the SP8 acupuncture point?
On the medial (inner) lower leg, posterior to the medial border of the tibia, four finger-widths (about three cun) below Yin Ling Quan (SP9). SP9 sits in the depression just below the inner knee at the medial tibial condyle. Trace the shinbone edge until the thumb falls into a soft hollow at that measure. Either leg is fine.
How do I locate Di Ji (地机, SP8) at home?
Find SP9 below the inner knee first, then stack four fingers downward along the inner shin. Di Ji sits near the lower edge of that stack beside the bone. Running a thumb up the bone edge until it drops into a hole is the easiest check.
How do you press Di Ji for period cramps?
Press until you feel a dull soreness, then rub in a circular motion for about five minutes or until the cramp eases. Sharp pain, shooting tingling, or numbness means ease off.
What is Di Ji (SP8) used for at home?
Home press often targets monthly cramps on the Spleen channel. Self-press is a short habit between visits, not care for sudden severe pelvic pain, fainting, or very heavy bleeding. Seek urgent help if those appear.
Is SP8 safe to press during pregnancy?
Ask a physician before starting new point habits in pregnancy. Do not treat this page as pregnancy-safe guidance on its own.
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