Spleen 15 (SP 15)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Daheng, Big Horizontal Stroke
Location
4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, lateral to muscle rectus abdominis.
Indications
Abdominal pain and distension, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation.
Traditional Action
Strengthens the Spleen, strengthens the limbs, resolves damp, regulates Qi, stops pain, promotes the function of the Large Intestine.
Contraindications
References:
Maciocia, Giovanni. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone, 1989
O’Connor, John and Bensky, Dan, trans. Acupuncture, A Comprehensive Text. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1981
Xinnong, Cheng, et al. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 1987.