SP-04 (Gong Sun) Yellow Emporer - Acupuncture point on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin

"The Spleen holds the Blood in the Vessels."

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Documents

Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point SP-04 (Gong Sun) Yellow Emporer

Acupuncture Points on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin

Luo (Connecting) Point
Confluent Point of the Penetrating Vessel

Actions:

Fortifies the Spleen and harmonizes the middle jiao
Regulates Qi and resolves dampness
Calms the spirit
Benefits the Heart and chest
Regulates the Penetrating vessel

Indications:

Gastric pain, vomiting, abdominal pain and distension, diarrhea, dysentery, borborygmus.

Location (CAM):

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

Location (AMOA):

On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM