Spleen 1-10 1+2 Star Points

Question 1

SP 1 Name

Answer 1

Hidden White

Question 2

SP 1 Classification

Answer 2

Jing Well (Wood)

Question 3

SP 1 Location

Answer 3

On the medial side of the big toe, 0.1 cun to corner of nail

Question 4

SP 1 Action

Answer 4

Stops bleeding
Regulates the spleen
Unbinds the chest
Calms the heart and spirit
Restores consciousness

Question 5

SP 1 Indication

Answer 5

Stops bleeding
Reckless heat in blood
Nosebleeds
Pair with ST 45 for dream disturbed sleep

Question 6

SP 2 Name

Answer 6

Great Metropolis

Question 7

SP 2 Classification

Answer 7

Ying Spring (Fire) One of the few YS that tonifes

Question 8

SP 2 Location

Answer 8

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

Question 9

SP 2 Needling

Answer 9

Perp 0.1-0.3

Question 10

SP 2 Action

Answer 10

Regulates the spleen
Resolves dampness and damp heat
Harmonizes the middle jiao and clears hear

Question 11

SP 2 Indications

Answer 11

Febrile stomach heat with ST 44
Fibromyalgia
Febrile disease, ST heat

Question 12

SP 3 Name

Answer 12

Supreme White

Question 13

SP 3 Classification

Answer 13

Shu Stream (Earth)
Yuan Source

Question 14

SP 3 Location

Answer 14

Proximal and inferior to 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin

Question 15

SP 3 Needling

Answer 15

Perp 0.3-0.5

Question 16

SP 3 Action

Answer 16

TONIFY
CHRONIC
Tonifies the spleen and resolves dampness and damp heat
Regulates Qi
Harmonizes the spleen and stomach

Question 17

SP 3 Indication

Answer 17

Sticky stubborn dampness
Heaviness in body, pain in joints
Strengthen spinal muscles

Question 18

SP 5 Name

Answer 18

Shang Mound

Question 19

SP 5 Classification

Answer 19

Jing River (Metal)

Question 20

SP 5 Location

Answer 20

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

Question 21

SP 5 Action

Answer 21

Fortifies the Spleen and resolves damp
Benefits the sinews and bones
Calms the spirit

Question 22

SP 5 Needling

Answer 22

0.2-0.3 Perp

Question 23

SP 5 Indication

Answer 23

“Brain drain” metal helps moving earth along
Damp obstruction
Ankle sprain
Stiffness and pain in root of tongue/ impaired speech
Excessive thinking

Question 24

SP 7 Name

Answer 24

Dripping Valley

Question 25

SP 7 Location

Answer 25

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

Question 26

SP 7 Needling

Answer 26

Perp 0.5-1

Question 27

SP 7 Action

Answer 27

Fortifies the spleen and resolves damp Promotes urination and disperses swelling

Question 28

SP 7 Indication

Answer 28

Leaky gut Leaky urination Leaky discharge

Question 29

SP 8 Name

Answer 29

Earth Pivot

Question 30

SP 8 Classification

Answer 30

Xi-Cleft

Question 31

SP 8 Location

Answer 31

3 cun below SP9

Question 32

SP 8 Needling

Answer 32

Perp 0.5-1

Question 33

SP 8 Action

Answer 33

Regulates menstruation and invigorates the blood Harmonizes the Spleen resolves damp Moderates acute conditions

Question 34

SP 8 Indication

Answer 34

Acute pain and blood (cramps) Fibroid cysts Pair with LI 4 for dysmenorrhea

Question 35

SP 10 Name

Answer 35

Sea of Blood

Question 36

SP 10 Location

Answer 36

When knee is flexed, 2 cun above mediosuperior border of the patella, on the bulge of the medial portion of the m quad

Question 37

SP 10 Needling

Answer 37

0.5-1.2 Perp

Question 38

SP 10 Action

Answer 38

Invigorates blood and dispels stasis Cools the blood Harmonizes menstruation Benefits the skin

Question 39

SP 10 Indication

Answer 39

Amenorrhea Choppy pulse Purple tongue Excessive bleeding Rashes Itchiness SP 10 +11 good for skin heat and rashes