Spleen 17-21 Points Flashcards
SP 17 Name
Food Cavity
SP 17 Location
5th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to anterior midline
SP 17 Needling
Oblique 0.3-0.5
SP 17 Caution
perp insertion, esp in thin, pneumothorax
SP 17 Actions
Dissipates accumulation of food and fluids, promotes digestion
SP 17 Indications
GB 22 and 23 also in 5th intercostal
Spleen xu
SP 18 Name
Heavenly Stream
SP 18 Location
4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to anteriour midline
SP 18 Needling
Oblique 0.3-0.5
SP 18 Actions
Regulates and descends qi
Benefits breasts and promotes lactation
SP 18 Caution
perp insertion, esp in thin, pneumothorax
SP 18 Indications
ST 1 and ST 18 better suited
SP 19 Name
Chest Village
SP 19 Location
3rd intercostal space 6 cun from midline
SP 19 Needling
Oblique 0.3-0.5
SP 19 Caution
perp insertion, esp in thin, pneumothorax
SP 19 Actions
Regulates and descends Qi, unbinds chest
SP 20 Name
Encircling cavity
SP 20 Location
Location: 2nd intercostal space, 6 cun from midline
SP 20 Needling
Oblique 0.3-0.5
SP 20 Caution
perp insertion, esp in thin, pneumothorax
SP 20 Actions
Regulates and descends qi, unbinds chest
SP 21 Name
Great Wrapping
SP 21 Classification
Great Lue Connection
SP 21 Location
Lateral sides of chest on midaxillary line, in 6th intercostal space (3 cun below armpit)
Needling: Oblique 0.3-0.5 inch
SP 21 Actions
Regulates Qi and Blood and firms the sinews and joints
Unbinds the chest and benefits the lateral costal region
SP 21 Needling
Oblique 0.3-0.5 inch
SP 21 Indications
Fibromyalgia
MS
Whole body pain from fascia (move qi and blood all over body)
Connect with blood and luo connecting channels
Nourishment and blood to entire body
