Spleen Meridian Acupuncture Points Study

Locations and Functions Flash Cards

Spleen Meridian Acupuncture Points Study - Location and Functions "Flash Cards"

Our site currently has acupuncture point location and function information for the 21 points along the spleen meridian. You can use the following list of "flash cards" as a study tool by viewing the name, seeing if you remember the point location and/or functions, then clicking on the "location" or "functions" tab to check your answer.

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On the medial side of the big toe .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail

Any Bleeding Issues, esp. from SP Deficiency - reckless bleeding, hemorrhage, blood in the urine/stools.
Emotional issues esp. with aspects of worry - worried dreams, depression.
Possibly useful for eating disorders originating from stress/worry.

On medial side of big toe, distal and inferior to the 1st metatarsaldigital joint in a depression at the juncture of the red and white skin.

Generally used to clear damp-heat - gout, painful obstructions.
Local point for issues with the big toe.
With SP 3 tonify SP organ - abdominal distention, diarrhea and/or heart pain.

Proximal and inferior to the head of the 1st metatarsalphalangeal joint in a depression at the junction of the red and white skin.

SP Qi and Yang Deficiency, especially those with excess pathologies - abdominal a/or epigastric pain, digestive issues, heart pain.
Muscle atrophy in the lower legs, heaviness in the body.
Main treatment point of Lung Sho pattern (with LU 9) - in Japanese style Five Phase treatment protocol. Also the main point of Spleen Sho pattern (with PC 7).

In a depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin.

Excess pathologies of the ST and Intestines - severe abdominal a/or epigastric pain, dysentery, food poisoning.
Gynecological and Abdominal issues due to stagnation of Qi and Blood - masses, fibroids, cysts, irregular menstruation.
With PC 6 for chest and heart pain, shen disorders, sighing, anxiety, insomnia, nervousness.

In a depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus.

Tonifies the spleen and resolves dampness - lethargy, desire to lie down, abdominal distention.
Calms the spirit - manic depression, anxiety, excessive thinking.
Speech disorders, stiffness at root of tongue.

3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleoulus on the posterior border of the tibia.

Tonify Yin and Blood, all Spleen disorders.
Digestive disorders, sinking/prolapse.
Gynecological issues, male sexual issues, difficult labor (expel fetus).
Menstrual issues (irregular, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea).
Bleeding disorders, uterine bleeding, cool blood in hot skin diseases.
Insomnia, palpitations, and other anxiety related emotions.
Dizziness, hypertension.

6 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on line connecting SP 9 and the tip of the medial malleolus on the posterior border of the tibia (3 cun above SP 6).

Local point.
Continued muscle atrophy in the presence of adequate nutrition.
Promotes urination - difficult urination.
Resolves dampness - lower body swelling, ankle, knee.

3 cun below SP 9 on line connecting SP 9 and the tip of the medial malleolus.

Xi Cleft Point - acute and painful menstrual issues due to Blood stagnation - clotting, fibroids, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation.
Male infertility - seminal emission, depleted essence.

On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia. (or) On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia on level with the tuberosity of the tibia. (or) Between the posterior border of the tibia and gastrocnemius muscle.

He Sea point - drains dampness (generally through urination), LV 8 will drain damp from the genital region and SP 9 will drain damp from the lower warmer.
Chronic yeast infections, candida.
Damp Bi, Medial Knee Pain.
Issues involving damp-heat in the GB - hepatitis, jaundice.
Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Any water issue in the body (bloating, swelling, urinary issues, dry mouth, etc.).

With knee flexed, 2 cun above the superior medial border of the patella on the bulge of the medial portion of quadriceps femoris (vastus medialis).

Any Gynecological issues originating from Blood, Heat, Stasis a/or Deficiency - irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, cramping, lin disorders, PMS, uterine bleeding.
Skin problems from damp-heat or hot Blood - eczema, painful/hot sores.
Genital issues - pain/swelling/itching of the scrotum/genitals.
Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Any blood issues, although the huatuo of T1 and T7 are used more often.

6 cun above SP 10 on the line connecting SP 12 to SP 10.

Used for a variety of urinary issues related to a collection of dampness/damp-heat - difficult urination/obstruction, retention of urine.
Swelling in the groin, pain/itching of the external genitalia.

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.

Used for a variety of urinary disorders (retention, painful) due to it's functions of draining dampness, clearing heat and regulating urination.
Abdominal pain, hernia, hemorrhoids by regulating qi and invigorating blood.

.7 cun laterosuperior to SP 12 and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline (between CV 2 and CV 3).

Abdominal pain, abdominal masses (fibroids, cysts, etc.), hernia, thigh pain - regulates the liver, qi, and alleviates pain.

1.3 cun below SP 15 and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline on the lateral side of rectus abdominus.

Warms the middle warmer and dissipates cold for lower abdominal pain, diarrhea (from cold), abdominal pain, constipation.
Resolves counterflow qi - can be used to subdue fright (i.e. panic attacks) from counterflow qi disrupting the heart and/or cough from counterflow qi disrupting the lung.

4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus (CV 8) lateral to rectus abdominus.

Regulate the Qi of the Intestines - constipation, diarrhea (ST 25 better for diarrhea), abdominal pain and distention.

3 cun above SP 15 and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline (CV 11).

Aids intestinal issues by clearing heat in the intestines and resolving dampness - as well as generally moving the intestines.
Noted for undigested food in the stool.
Abdominal pain, dysentery, blood in the stool.

6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 5th inter-costal space.

Promotes smooth spleen qi (digestion), moves water stagnation - fullness of the chest and/or lateral costal region, abdominal distention perhaps with water swelling, belching, vomiting after eating, boborygmus.

6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 4th inter-costal space.

Descends qi - chest oppression, shortness of breath, cough, hiccup, running piglet disorder.
Opens the chest and circulation in the breasts - breast pain, insufficient lactation.

6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 3rd inter-costal space.

Aids the descent of lung qi - cough.
Regulate lung qi - shortness of breath, chest oppression.

6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 2nd inter-costal space.

Aids the descent of lung qi - cough, shortness of breath, chest oppression.
Noted for difficulty in ingesting foods.

On lateral side of the chest and on the mid-axillary line in the 6th inter-costal space. (or) 6 cun below the axilla midway between the axilla and the free end of the 11th rib on mid axillary.

Mentioned classically that when this point is deficient, all the joints are flaccid, and when excess, pain all over the body.
Pain of the thoracic region.
Descends lung qi - cough, chest oppression, shortness of breath.

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