Shangqiu point (SP 5) belongs to the Spleen Meridian of Foot-taiyin.It commonly used for abdominal distension, bowel, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, ankle pain, neuropathic vomiting, gastritis and enteritis, etc.
Location of ShangQiu Acupoint
In a depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus.
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Classification of ShangQiu Acupoint
Jing-River point of the Spleen Meridian.
Meaning of Shangqiu Point
Shangqiu:”Shang”,instrument of timing in acient. “Qiu”,ruin. The name of Shangqiu means that the Qi of Sleen Meridian go through quickly here. The substance of this acupoint is the wet wind-qi from SP 4(Gongsun). It goes up through the spleen meridian,but the channel of Qi of this acupoint is as small as a dripping hole,So the wind-qi pass through this acupoint quickly, and take away the spleen soil particles of this point,the soil of the spleen is as if ruins, hence the name.
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What is ShangQiu Used for?
1.Digestive system diseases: gastritis, enteritis, indigestion, constipation, hemorrhoids, jaundice;
2. Movement system diseases: gastrocnemius spasm, ankle joint and surrounding soft tissue diseases, athlete’s foot;
3. Others: convulsions in children, whooping cough, edema.
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Shangqiu Point Benefits
1. Shangqiu point is combined with Qihai point and Zusanli point: treat abdominal distension and bowel;
2. Shangqiu point is combined with Yinlingquan point, Ququan point and Yingu: soothing the liver and regulating Qi, epigastric pain and abdominal distension;
3. Shangqiu point is combined with Sanyinjiao:invigorating the spleen and Qi, and treating spleen deficiency and constipation;
4. Shangqiu point is combined with Tianshu point and Yinlingquan point: strengthening the spleen and dissipating dampness, and treating diarrhea and abdominal distension.
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Shangqiu acupoint Therapy
1. Therapy rule: cold is to replenish by moxibustion, and heat is to relieve by acupuncture.
2. Massage: Pressing this point 3 to 5 times a day, 2 to 4 minutes each time, to treat various inflammations, and regular pressing of Shangqiu point will effectively maintain the breast and improve the chance of conception.
3. Acupuncture therapy: Straight puncture the Shangqiu point 0.5-0.8 cun.
4. Moxibustion therapy: Moxa moxibustion at Shangqiu point for 5-10 minutes.
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21 Points Along The (SP) Spleen Meridian
SP 1 , SP 2 , SP 3 , SP 4 , SP 5 , SP 6 , SP 7 , SP 8 , SP 9 , SP 10 , SP 11 , SP 12 , SP 13 , SP 14 , SP 15 , SP 16 , SP 17 , SP 18 , SP 19 , SP 20 , SP 21