Spleen 12

Spleen

Mar 16

SP 12 / Chongmen / Surging Gate

POINT LOCATION

Superior to the lateral end of the inguinal groove lateral to the pulsating external iliac artery (joins femoral artery) level with the symphysis pubis 3.5 cun lateral to CV 2.

Associations

Meeting Point SP, LV, Yin Wei

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

Lower abdominal or inguinal pain
Hernia
Urinary dysfunction

TCM ACTIONS

Regulates Qi & Blood
Stops Pain
Clears Heat
Drains Dampness

TCM PATTERNS TREATED

Bladder Damp-Heat

Caution

Femoral artery and nerve caution
Deep needling in the abdomen

Elizabeth Fuqua

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