Spleen 17-21 Points Flashcards
(28 cards)
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
