SP12 - Chongmen (Spleen-Pancreas Point 12)

Point features

Where is it located

SP12 is located in the inguinal region, laterally to the femoral artery, 3.5 cun lateral to CV2 (Qugu), at the meeting point of the upper border of the pubis and the inguinal ligament.

Functions

• Regulates circulation in the Lower Burner
• Drains Damp-Heat from the pelvis
• Promotes diuresis and liberates the meridians
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What is it for

• Inguinal and pubic pain
• Urinary retention
• Dysuria
• Pelvic edema, sensation of heaviness in the lower abdomen
• Dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain with stagnation
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In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with SP12, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

SP12 is the intersection point of the Spleen, Liver, and Yin Wei Mai meridians, and as such, it is widely used in gynecological and urinary disorders associated with stagnation or Damp-Heat in the pelvis. It requires attention during needling due to its proximity to the femoral vessels.

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