SP-21 (Da Bao) Great Embracement

Acupuncture Points on this Channel SP-01 SP-02 SP-03 SP-04 SP-05 SP-06 SP-07 SP-08 SP-09 SP-10 SP-11 SP-12 SP-13 SP-14 SP-15 SP-16 SP-17 SP-18 SP-19 SP-20 SP-21

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.

Pont Location:

• A Manual of Acupuncture: On the mid-axillary line, in the seventh intercostal space.
• Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: On the lateral side of the chest and on the middle axillary line, in the 6th intercostal space.

Needling Method:

• Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.