Spleen 4, Abbreviated as SP 4, Transliterated Gongsun in Chinese, Grandfather Grandson in English.
SP 4 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.
SP 4 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Acute gastric pain, gastric distention and stuffiness, poor appetite, pain around the umbilical region, diarrhea, bloody stools
- Epigastric pain, chest congestion, distention in the hypochondrium
- Master point of Chong Mai (pair with PC 6): irregular menstruation, retention of placenta, postpartum faintness, shen issues
SP 4 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the middle jiao, resolves dampness, regulates the Chong Mai, regulates menstruation.
Classification:
Luo-Connecting point of the Spleen Meridian.
Master point of the Chong Mai Vessel (couple with PC 6).
Notes:
Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the treatment of diseases.
