Acupuncture Points on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin
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Ying-Spring & Fire Point
Regulates the SpleenResolves dampness and damp-heat Harmonizes the middle jiao and clears heat
Abdominal distension, gastric pain, constipation, febrile diseases with anhidrosis.
Where is SP-02 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 183): On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 157): On the medial side of the great toe, distal and inferior to the first metatarsodigital joint, in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.1-0.3 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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