SP 12 SP12 Surging Gate Chongmen 沖門 spleen 12 Spleen 12 sp12
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SP 12 SP12
SP 12 SP12

SP 12 Surging Gate - Chongmen - 沖門

SP 12 Point Location

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.

Actions

  • 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.

SP 12 Cautions

Precautions:

  • Avoid Artery (AA): Avoid Artery.

For a more comprehensive list of all cautions, see our precautions and contraindications page.

Relationships
Nearby Points (5)
Related TCM Patterns (1)
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