SP5

Shangqiu

Star

商丘 (Shāngqiū) — Shang Hill

Spleen channel · point 5

Jing-River pointMetal pointMetal point of the Spleen channelSedation (son) point

Location

On the medial side of the ankle, in the depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the malleolus.

Needling

Depth: 0.3–0.5 cun
Angle: Perpendicular

Functions

  • Strengthens the Spleen and resolves dampness
  • Benefits the ankle and activates the channel
  • Calms the spirit

Indications

Abdominal distension and borborygmusconstipation and diarrhoeaankle pain and swellingheaviness of the bodyjaundicechildhood convulsions

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