Spleen 13

SP 13 / Fushe / Bowel House

POINT LOCATION

4 cun below the center of the umbilicus, 0.7 cun superior to SP12, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

 

Associations

• Meeting Point SP, LV, Yin Wei

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Lower abdominal and inguinal pain
• Hernia
• Constipation

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Regulates Qi
• Stops Pain

 

TCM PATTERNS TREATED

• Liver Qi Stagnation

 

Caution

• Deep needling in the abdomen