With the name “Sea of Blood,” this acupoint might sound like it belongs in a horror movie. However, in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), names carry weight, meaning, and function—and this one’s no exception.
The Sea of Blood (Xue Hai, SP10) isn’t spooky, it’s essential. While “blood” in TCM has many functions similar to those you learned in biology class, it also has unique capabilities to help you feel and look more youthful. You might wonder how stimulating a point above your knee can affect your body.
The Role of Xue Hai in TCM
The concept of Xue Hai was first recorded in the ancient classic “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing” (“The A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion”). It has long been recognized as essential for blood regulation. While we often think of blood’s primary function as transporting oxygen and nutrients, TCM views blood as a vital substance that nourishes and hydrates the entire body.
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors.
She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia.
Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
