Spleen Meridian

Question 1

SP 1

Answer 1

• all types of bleeding (esp. uterine)
• loss of consciousness, stroke
• mental, nightmares
• chronic cough, wheezing

Question 2

SP 2

Answer 2

• only point in meridian which can purge heat
• HT-SP heat (more common in children)
• middle jiao damp heat
• irritability, insomnia
• digestion problem (all types)

*contraindicated during pregnancy and 3 months postpartum

Question 3

SP 3

Answer 3

• digestion problem (all types)
• gynecological problem
• cough, wheezing, asthma w/ lots of phlegm
• heavy limbs, joints, body; weakness of joints, muscles
• heart problem

Question 4

SP 4

Answer 4

• regulates Chong and Ren
• digestion (pair w/ PC 6), belching, hiccups, vomiting
• gynecology (irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, hives during period, retention of placenta)
• HT problem (insomnia, palpitations, chest pain)
• mental

Question 5

SP 5

Answer 5

• digestive system
• mental disorder (mania, depression, nightmares, overworrying)
• cough

Question 6

SP 6

Answer 6

• digestive system
• urological problem, men’s sexual fx
• gynecological problem
• LV/GB
• mental (esp. insomnia)
• skin problem (any type)
• weakness of muscles, leg atrophy
• hypertension
• promote child labour

*contraindicated during pregnancy

Question 7

SP 7

Answer 7

• digestive system

- urological problem, edema

Question 8

SP 8

Answer 8

• digestive system, bleeding
• male and female reproduction
• urological problem (esp. incontinence, unsmooth urination)

Question 9

SP 9

Answer 9

• digestive system (water retention in abdomen)
• reproductive system
• urological problem
• knee pain and puffiness
• more for leucorrhea, less for blood

Question 10

SP 10

Answer 10

• nourish blood, dispel wind, control blood
• digestive system
• gynecological problem
• men’s sexual fx (esp. sperm-related)
• skin problem
• knee pain
• genitals (itchiness, eczema, STDs)

Question 11

SP 11

Answer 11

• reproduction

- urological problem, prostate problem, post-operation maintenance

Question 12

SP 12

Answer 12

• abdominal fullness and pain
• fertility, leucorrhea
• testicular infection
• urination problem
• hernia

Question 13

SP 13

Answer 13

• abdominal fullness and pain
• fertility, leucorrhea
• testicular infection
• urination problem
• hernia

Question 14

SP 14

Answer 14

• diarrhea, constipation, intestinal problem

Question 15

SP 15

Answer 15

• abdominal pain
• appendicitis
• intestinal numbness, cold, parasites

Question 16

SP 16

Answer 16

• assisting point for ST 21

- belching, hiccups, acid reflux

Question 17

SP 17

Answer 17

• LU/SP issues
• digestion
• hypochondriac distention
• water sounds in abdomen

Question 18

SP 18

Answer 18

• chest hypochondriac pain

- insufficient lactation

Question 19

SP 19

Answer 19

• cough, lung problem

Question 20

SP 20

Answer 20

• cough, lung problem, pleural infection

Question 21

SP 21

Answer 21

• whole body pain, muscle weakness and aching

- regulates and circulates whole body qi