Taibai points are located on the left and right feet of the human body and are symmetrical with one point each.
Taibai is an acupoint of the human body and is located in the metatarsal region of the human body, in the foot Taiyin Spleen meridian. It is located in the metatarsal area of the human body, in the depression of the proximal part of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint where the red and white flesh intersects (the junction of the palm of the hand and the back of the hand, and the heart of the foot and the back of the foot). It has the effect of benefiting Qi and harmonizing the stomach, strengthening the spleen and resolving dampness.
Taibai is the point where the qi of the spleen passes through and stays, therefore, it is clinically used to treat symptoms such as intestinal tinnitus, abdominal distension, diarrhea, stomach pain and constipation.
When taking the point, one needs to sit upright or hang down one’s foot, take the point at the medial edge of the big toe of the foot, when the depression of the posterior edge of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, symmetrical according to the axis of symmetry of the body, one point for each right and left foot.
When massage or acupuncture is needed, it should be operated by a professional doctor, avoiding self-operation, so as not to cause physical discomfort.