SP-21 (Da Bao) Great Embracement - Acupuncture point on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin

"The state of the Spleen is manifested in the lips"

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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-21 (Da Bao) Great Embracement

Acupuncture Points on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin

Great Luo (Connecting) Point

Actions:

Regulates Qi and blood and firms the sinews and joints
Unbinds the chest and benefits the lateral costal region

Indications:

Pain in the chest and hypochondriac region, asthma, general aching and weakness.

Notes:

Some texts locate SP-21 (Da Bao) in the 6th intercostal space, while other locate it in the 7th intercostal space.

Location (CAM):

On the lateral side of the chest and on the middle axillary line, in the 6th intercostal space.

Location (AMOA):

On the mid-axillary line, in the seventh intercostal space.

Needling Method:

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 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