SP 18 Acupuncture Point

Spleen 18, Abbreviated as SP 18, Transliterated Tianxi in Chinese, Celestial Cleft in English.

SP 18 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the 4th intercostal space, 6 cun from the anterior midline of the body.

SP 18 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Pain in the chest and hypochondrium, cough
  • Acute mastitis, insufficient lactation

SP 18 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Regulates, descends Qi, and promotes lactation.