SP15

Daheng

Star

大橫 (Dàhéng) — Great Horizontal

Spleen channel · point 15

Meeting point of the Spleen channel with the Yin Wei Mai

Location

On the abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus.

Needling

Depth: 1.0–1.5 cun
Angle: Perpendicular

Functions

  • Regulates the intestines and relieves constipation
  • Strengthens the Spleen and resolves dampness

Indications

Constipation and diarrhoeaabdominal pain and distensiondysenteryexcessive worry and low mood with digestive symptoms

Clinical Notes

A principal point for constipation, and useful where abdominal complaints and low mood present together.

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