ASM 204

SPLEEN
Spleen 1
Yinbai
Jing-Well Point, Wood Point, Ghost Point, Entry Point
L: On the medial side of the big toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nailbed.
I: Abdominal distention, hematochezia, melena, hematemesis, epistaxis, hematuria, menorrhagia,
menorrhagia, depression, bipolar, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, fullness in the chest, convulsions,
fever without sweating, diarrhea, poor appetite.
A: Harmonizes the Spleen, regulates Blood, calms the mind, warms the Spleen, opens the chest, clears
heat, tonifies Yang, restores consciousness, and stops bleeding.
M: Puncture perpendicular or oblique 0.1-0.2 inch proximally or prick to cause bleeding.
N: Branches of the superficial peroneal nerve and the plantar digital proprial nerve.
Spleen 2
Dadu
Ying-Spring Point, Fire Point
L: On the medial side of the big toe, distal and inferior to the first metatarsophalangeal joint, at the
junction of the red and white skin.
I: Abdominal distention, epigastric pain, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, febrile diseases
without sweating, insomnia, cardiac pain, cold extremities.
A: Harmonizes the Spleen, clears heat, resolves dampness (damp-heat), calms the mind, harmonizes
the Stomach, and tonifies Spleen Yang.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.1-0.3 inch or oblique 0.3-0.5 inch inferiorly.
N: Branches of the medial plantar nerve.
Spleen 3
Taibai
Yuan-Source Point, Shu-stream Point, Earth Point
L: Proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.
I: Gastric pain, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, constipation, dysentery, vomiting, diarrhea,
borborygmus, poor appetite, lethargy, febrile disease, lumbar pain, poor memory, worry, insomnia,
poor concentration and focus.
A: Tonifies the Spleen, resolves dampness (damp-heat), strengthens the spine, harmonizes the middle
burner, regulates the intestines, regulates Qi, and stimulates intellect.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.3-1.0 inch.
N: Branches of the saphenous nerve and superficial peroneal nerve.
Spleen 4
Gongsun
Luo-connecting Point, Confluent point of the Penetrating vessel
L: In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red
and white skin
I: Gastric pain, vomiting, abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea, dysentery, hematochezia, melena,
menorrhagia, borborygmus, mania, depression, cardiac pain, irregular menses, dysmenorrhea,
endometriosis, uterine fibroids, infertility, pain in the foot and toes.
A: Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, opens the Penetrating vessel, stops bleeding, resolves dampness,
moves stagnation, regulates the intestines, harmonizes the Stomach, regulates menses, moves Qi and
Blood in the uterus, regulates sea of Blood, harmonizes the middle burner, calms the mind, and
benefits the feet and toes.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch.
N: Saphenous nerve and a branch of the superficial peroneal nerve.

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Spleen 5
Shangqui
Jing-River Point, Metal Point
L: 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.
I: Abdominal distention, constipation, diarrhea, borborygmus, fatigue, lethargy, pain and rigidity of the
tongue, pain in the foot and ankle, heaviness of the joints, arthritis (ankle), hemorrhoids, mania,
nightmares, worry, inappropriate laughter.
A: Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, regulates the intestines, resolves dampness, benefits the sinews,
benefits the joints, and calms the mind.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.2-0.3 inch or subcutaneous 0.3-0.5 inch laterally beneath the tendons.
N: Branch of the superficial peroneal nerve.
Spleen 6
Sanyinjiao
Meeting of the 3 Yin of the leg
L: 3 cun directly proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia.
I: PMS, abdominal pain and distention, erectile dysfunction, infertility, borborygmus, diarrhea, irregular
menses, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, amenorrhea, uterine fibroids, delayed labour, difficult labour,
nocturnal emissions, enuresis, dysuria, edema, hernia, genital pain, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia,
palpitations, muscular atrophy, eczema, urticaria, leg pain, arthritis (lower limb).
A: Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, resolves dampness, regulates the Liver, promotes the smooth flow
of Liver Qi, tonifies the Kidneys, nourishes Blood, cools Blood, moves Blood, stops bleeding, nourishes
Yin, regulates the uterus, regulates menses, stimulates labour, benefits the genitals, benefits urination,
moves stagnation, relieves pain, calms the mind, and benefits the lower burner.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.51.0 inch or oblique 1.0-1.5 inch proximally.
N: Tibial nerve.
C: Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Great saphenous vein and the posterior tibial artery and vein.
Spleen 7
Lougu
L: 3 cun proximal to Sp 6, on the line joining the tip of the medial malleolus and Sp 9, on the posterior
border of the tibia.
I: Abdominal distension, borborygmus, abnormal weight loss, coldness, dysuria, edema, arthritis (knee),
numbness and paralysis of the knee and leg
A: Tonifies the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, relieves swelling, resolves dampness, and promotes
urination.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.51.0 inch or oblique 1.0-1.5 inch proximally.
N: Tibial nerve
C: Great saphenous vein and the posterior tibial artery and vein.
Spleen 8
Diji
Xi-Cleft point
L: 3 cun distal to Sp 9, on the line joining Sp 9 and the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the
tibia. The point is located in the palpable depression on the border of the tibia.
I: Abdominal pain and distension, diarrhea, edema, dysuria, nocturnal emission, irregular menses,
dysmenorrhea, uterine fibroids, menorrhagia.
A: Harmonizes the Spleen, resolves dampness, removes obstructions, regulates Qi and Blood, regulates
the uterus, regulates menses, relieves pain, and stops bleeding.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch or oblique 1.0-1.5 inch.
N: Tibial nerve.
C: Great saphenous vein and the posterior tibial artery and vein.

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Spleen 9
Yinlingquan
He-Sea point, Water point
L: Just distal to the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression on the medial border
of the tibia.
I: Abdominal pain and distension, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, jaundice, dysuria, enuresis, incontinence
of urine, genital pain, dysmenorrhea, leukorrhea, nocturnal emissions, knee pain, lumbar pain.
A: Resolves dampness, harmonizes the Spleen, benefits the lower burner, benefits urination, removes
obstructions, and regulates water passages.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.5 inch.
N: Tibial nerve.
C: Great saphenous vein and the posterior tibial artery and vein.
Spleen 10
Xuehai
L: 2 cun proximal to the mediosuperior border of the patella, on the belly of the vastus medialis muscle.
This point is best located with the knee flexed.
I: Irregular menses, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, amenorrhea, leukorrhea, urticaria, eczema, erysipelas,
blurring of vision, poor circulation, itching of the genitals, pain in the medial aspect of the thigh.
A: Cools Blood, moves Blood, nourishes Blood, moves stagnation, regulates menses, benefits the skin,
benefits the lower burner, nourishes nutritive Qi, and subdues rebellious Qi.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.5 inch.
N: Branches of the femoral nerve.
Spleen 11
Jimen
L: 6 cun proximal to Sp 10, on the line joining Sp 10 and Sp 12.
I: Dysuria, enuresis, pain and swelling in the inguinal region, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, pain
and paralysis of the lower extremities
A: Regulates urination, and regulates water passages.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch.
N: Saphenous nerve.
C: Great saphenous vein and the femoral artery and vein.
Spleen 12
Chongmen
Yin Wei Mai Point
L: 3.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (CV 2), at the level of the upper border of symphysis pubis. This
point is superior to the lateral end of the inguinal groove on the lateral side of the femoral artery.
I: Abdominal pain, hemorrhoids, difficult lactation, hernia, dysuria, urinary retention, leukorrhea, difficult
breathing during pregnancy.
A: Moves Qi, moves Blood, clears heat, resolves dampness, nourishes Yin, relieves pain, removes
obstructions, benefits urination, subdues rebellious Qi in the Penetrating vessel.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch.
N: Femoral nerve.
C: Femoral artery.
Spleen 13
Fushe
Yin Wei Mai Point
L: 0.8 cun laterosuperior to Sp 12, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline at the lateral border of the rectus
abdominis muscle. This point is located 0.5 cun lateral and 0.7 cun superior to Sp 12.
I: Lower abdominal pain, hernia, constipation, inflammatory bowels, and irritable bowels.
A: Regulates Qi, soothes the Liver, and relieves pain.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.5 inch
N: Ilioinguinal nerve.
C: Peritoneal cavity in thinner patients.

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Spleen 14
Fujie
L: 1.3 cun inferior to Sp15, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the lateral border of the rectus
abdominis muscle.
I: Pain around the umbilical region, abdominal distension, hernia, diarrhea, constipation, cardiac pain,
cough, anxiety, worry.
A: Benefits the lower burner, dissipates cold, regulates Qi, and subdues rebellious Qi.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.5 inch.
N: Eleventh intercostal nerve.
C: Peritoneal cavity in thinner patients.
Spleen 15
Daheng
Yin Wei Mai Point
L: 4 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus, at the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle.
I: Abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, sighing, fatigue, poor
appetite, weakness and impairment of the limbs.
A: Tonifies the Spleen, moves Qi, strengthens the limbs, warms the limbs, resolves dampness, regulates
Qi, relieves pain, and regulates the intestines.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch.
N: Tenth intercostal nerve.
C: Peritoneal cavity in thinner patients.
Spleen 16
Fuai
Yin Wei Mai Point
L: 3 cun superior to Sp 15, 4 cun lateral to to the anterior midline (CV 11), at the lateral border of the
rectus abdominis muscle.
I: Abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, dysentery.
A: Clears heat, regulates the intestines, and resolves dampness.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch.
N: Eight intercostal nerve.
C: Peritoneal cavity in thinner patients.
Spleen 17
Shidou
L: In the fifth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
I: Fullness in the chest, chest pain, hypochondriac pain.
A: Regulates Qi, courses the Triple Warmer, and promotes digestion.
M: Puncture oblique 0.31.0 inch along the intercostal space.
N: Branch of the fifth intercostal nerve.
C: Lung (pneumothorax risk).
Spleen 18
Tianxi
L: In the fourth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
I: Fullness in the chest, chest pain, hypochondriac pain, cough, shortness of breath, hiccup, mastitis,
insufficient lactation.
A: Opens the chest, regulates Qi, descends Qi, relieves coughing, benefits the breasts, and promotes
lactation.
M: Puncture oblique 0.3-1.0 inch along the intercostal space.
N: Branch of the fourth intercostal nerve.
C: Lung (pneumothorax risk).

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Spleen 19
Xiongxiang
L: In the third intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
I: Fullness in the chest, chest pain, hypochondriac pain, cough, hiccup, shortness of breath.
A: Descends Lung Qi, opens the chest, and relieves coughing.
M: Puncture oblique 0.3-1.0 inch along the intercostal space.
N: Branch of the third intercostal nerve.
C: Lung (pneumothorax risk).
Spleen 20
Zhourong
L: In the second intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
I: Fullness in the chest, chest pain, hypochondriac pain, cough, hiccup, shortness of breath.
A: Descends Lung Qi, opens the chest, and relieves coughing.
M: Puncture oblique 0.3-1.0 inch along the intercostal space.
N: Branches of the anterior thoracic nerve and the second intercostal nerve.
C: Lung (pneumothorax risk).
Spleen 21
Dabao
Major Luo-Connecting point of the Spleen, Exit point
L: On the mid-axillary line, 6 cun inferior to the axilla, midway between the axilla and the free end of the
eleventh rib.
I: Chest pain, hypochondriac pain, cough, asthma, shortness of breath, general aching and weakness,
flaccid muscles, weak muscles, weak joints.
A: Moves Blood, regulates Qi, regulates Blood, opens the chest, and benefits the sinews.
M: Puncture oblique 0.3-0.5 inch along the intercostal space.
N: Seventh intercostal nerve and a branch of the long thoracic nerve.
C: Lung and costodiaphragmatic recess (pneumothorax risk).

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