大都 (Dàdū) — Great Metropolis
Spleen channel · point 2
Ying-Spring pointFire pointFire point of the Spleen channelTonification (mother) point
Location
On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarsophalangeal joint, at the border between red and white flesh.
Needling
Depth:
0.3–0.5 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
Functions
- Strengthens the Spleen and resolves dampness
- Harmonises the middle burner and clears heat
Indications
Abdominal distension and painpoor appetitevomiting and diarrhoeafebrile disease without sweatingheaviness of the body
Clinical Notes
The Fire point on an Earth channel — the tonification point of the Spleen, used where Spleen yang needs warming.
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