Spleen 1-10 1+2 Star Points Flashcards
SP 1 Name
Hidden White
SP 1 Classification
Jing Well (Wood)
SP 1 Location
On the medial side of the big toe, 0.1 cun to corner of nail
SP 1 Action
Stops bleeding
Regulates the spleen
Unbinds the chest
Calms the heart and spirit
Restores consciousness
SP 1 Indication
Stops bleeding
Reckless heat in blood
Nosebleeds
Pair with ST 45 for dream disturbed sleep
SP 2 Name
Great Metropolis
SP 2 Classification
Ying Spring (Fire) One of the few YS that tonifes
SP 2 Location
On the medial side of the big toe, distal and inferior to the first metatarsodigital joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin
SP 2 Needling
Perp 0.1-0.3
SP 2 Action
Regulates the spleen
Resolves dampness and damp heat
Harmonizes the middle jiao and clears hear
SP 2 Indications
Febrile stomach heat with ST 44
Fibromyalgia
Febrile disease, ST heat
SP 3 Name
Supreme White
SP 3 Classification
Shu Stream (Earth)
Yuan Source
SP 3 Location
Proximal and inferior to 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin
SP 3 Needling
Perp 0.3-0.5
SP 3 Action
TONIFY
CHRONIC
Tonifies the spleen and resolves dampness and damp heat
Regulates Qi
Harmonizes the spleen and stomach
SP 3 Indication
Sticky stubborn dampness
Heaviness in body, pain in joints
Strengthen spinal muscles
SP 5 Name
Shang Mound
SP 5 Classification
Jing River (Metal)
SP 5 Location
In the depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus
SP 5 Action
Fortifies the Spleen and resolves damp
Benefits the sinews and bones
Calms the spirit
SP 5 Needling
0.2-0.3 Perp
SP 5 Indication
“Brain drain” metal helps moving earth along
Damp obstruction
Ankle sprain
Stiffness and pain in root of tongue/ impaired speech
Excessive thinking
SP 7 Name
Dripping Valley
SP 7 Location
6 cun from the tip of the medial malleolus, on the line connecting the tip of the medial malleolus and SP 9, posterior to the medial border of the tibia
SP 7 Needling
Perp 0.5-1
SP 7 Action
Fortifies the spleen and resolves damp
Promotes urination and disperses swelling
SP 7 Indication
Leaky gut
Leaky urination
Leaky discharge
SP 8 Name
Earth Pivot
SP 8 Classification
Xi-Cleft
SP 8 Location
3 cun below SP9
SP 8 Needling
Perp 0.5-1
SP 8 Action
Regulates menstruation and invigorates the blood
Harmonizes the Spleen resolves damp
Moderates acute conditions
SP 8 Indication
Acute pain and blood (cramps)
Fibroid cysts
Pair with LI 4 for dysmenorrhea
SP 10 Name
Sea of Blood
SP 10 Location
When knee is flexed, 2 cun above mediosuperior border of the patella, on the bulge of the medial portion of the m quad
SP 10 Needling
0.5-1.2 Perp
SP 10 Action
Invigorates blood and dispels stasis
Cools the blood
Harmonizes menstruation
Benefits the skin
SP 10 Indication
Amenorrhea
Choppy pulse
Purple tongue
Excessive bleeding
Rashes
Itchiness
SP 10 +11 good for skin heat and rashes
