Dabao SP21 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Da: large               Bao: containing Dabao pertains to the major collateral of the spleen meridian. The spleen (earth) lies in the center and is related to all the zang-fu organs. Point: SP-21 Chinese Name: 大包 Name: Dabao English Name/Meaning: Great Wrapping Pinyin: dà bāo Han Geul 한글: dae po…

Zhourong SP20 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Zhou: general Rong: nourishment Zhourong functions to harmonize the nutrient Qi and to nourish the whole body. Point: SP-20 Chinese Name: 周榮 Name: Zhourong English Name/Meaning: Encircling Glory Pinyin: zhōu róng Han Geul 한글: ju yeong 주영 Romaji: shū ei Vietnamese: Chu vinh Location: In the 2nd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the…

Xiongxiang SP19 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Xiong: chest       Xiang: vast place Xiongxiang is located on the vast part of the upper chest. Point: SP-19 Chinese Name: 胸乡 English Name/Meaning: Chest Village Pinyin: xiōng xiāng Han Geul 한글: hyung hyang Romaji: 흉향 kyō kyō? Vietnamese: Hung hương Location: In the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior…

Tianxi SP18 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Tian: heaven Xi: valley Tian here means “upper”. Tianxi is in the stream-like intercostal space. Point: SP-18 Chinese Name: 天溪 Name: Tianxi English Name/Meaning: Heavenly Stream Pinyin: tiān xī Han Geul 한글: cheon gye 천계 Romaji: ten kei Vietnamese: Thiên khê Location: In the 4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline…

Shidou SP17 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Shi: food Dou: sinus Shidou is inferolateral to the nipple and in its deep region there is a sinus in which milk is stored. This point is used to promote absorption of food and for tonification. Point: SP-17 Chinese Name: 食窦 English Name/Meaning: Food Cavity Pinyin: shí dòu Han Geul 한글: sik du 식두…

Fuai SP16: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Fu: abdomen Ai: pain Fuai is food for treating abdominal pain. Point: SP-16 Chinese Name: 腹哀 English Name/Meaning: Abdomen Sorrow Pinyin: fù āi Han Geul 한글: bok ae 복애 Romaji: fuku ai Vietnamese: Phúc ai Location: On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle, 3 cun superior…

Daheng SP15 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Da: Large Heng: horizontal Daheng is on the large part of the abdomen horizontal to the navel. Point: SP-15 Chinese Name: 大横 English Name/Meaning: Great Horizontal Pinyin: dà héng Han Geul 한글: dae hoeng 대횡 Romaji: dai ō Vietnamese: Đại hoành Location: 4 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus, on the mamillary…

Fujie SP14: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Fu : abdomen     Jie: Stagnation Fujie is indicated in treating abdominal stagnation. Point: SP-14 Chinese Name: 腹結 Name: Fujie English Name/Meaning: Abdomen Knot Pinyin: fù jié Han Geul 한글: bok gyeol 복결 Romaji: fuk ketsu Vietnamese: Phúc kết Location: On the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to Daheng (SP15), 4 cun lateral to…

Fushe SP13: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Fu: Zang-fu organs She: Dwelling The deep region of Fu-she is the abdominal cavity, which is the dwelling place of the Zang-fu organs. Point: SP-13 Chinese Name: 府舍 English Name/Meaning: Abode of the Fu Pinyin: fǔ shè Han Geul 한글: bu sa 부사 Romaji: fu sha Vietnamese: Phủ xá Location: 4 cun lateral to…

Chongmen SP12 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Chong: Pass Men: Door Chongmen is in Qi “street” and is an important door for the passage of the Qi of the meridian. Point: SP-12 Chinese Name: 沖门 Name: Chongmen English Name/Meaning: Rushing Gate Pinyin: chōng mén Han Geul 한글: chung mun 충문 Romaji: shō mon Vietnamese: Xung môn Location: Superior to the lateral…

Jimen SP11 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Ji: Dustpan Men: Door A man sitting with both legs outstretched is reminiscent of a dustpan in shape. Jimen is on the medial aspect of both thighs, just like the opening of the dustpan. Point: SP-11 Chinese Name: 箕门 Name: Jimen English Name/Meaning: Winnowing Gate Pinyin: jī mén Han Geul 한글: gi mun 기문…