Fu'ai SP16
Spleen Meridian (Foot Taiyin)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | SP16 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Spleen Meridian (Foot Taiyin) |
| Location | Upper abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the anterior median line |
Traditionally recorded associations
Abdominal painIndigestionConstipationDysentery
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Knead and press with the heel of the palm in a clockwise direction |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3-5 minutes |
| Direction | Clockwise circular motion |
| Force | Light to moderate |
| Tips | Knead and press in a clockwise direction, which helps digestion.; The force should be such that there is a slight soreness and distension in the abdomen.; Abdominal massage is not advisable on an empty stomach or when overly full. |
| Technique | Mild moxibustion or ginger-separated moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3 cm |
| Tips | For moxibustion at points such as Zhongwan (CV12) and Shenque (CV8), ginger-separated moxibustion can be used to enhance the warming-the-middle effect.; The degree should be that the abdomen feels warm and comfortable.; Moxibustion on the abdomen is not advisable when overly hungry or overly full. |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov