SPLEEN QUIZ

1. Sp 1 A. abdominal distention, diarrhea, parasitic worms
2. Sp 2 B. harmonizes nourishing Qi & Blood, irregular menses, urticaria
3. Sp 3 C. general body soreness
4. Sp 4 D. tonification point of the Spleen
5. Sp 6 E. bleeding hemorrhoids (best point)
6. Sp 7 F. Strengthens Spleen, Moves Liver Qi, difficult labor, sterility, fetal death
7. Sp 8 G. best point for stomach-ache, epigastric pain
8. Sp 9 H. good for painful menses (excessive) and fibroids
9. Sp 10 I. main point for water imbalances
10. Sp 15 J. UTI's, wet dreams, any kind of "seeping"
11. Sp 20 K. intercostal neuralgia, pleurisy
12. Sp 21 L. headache from damp, edema, abdomen distention, people who are very pale
13. Which point would be best for deficient or late (irregular) menses?
A. Sp 4 C. Sp 9
B. Sp 8 D. Sp 10
14. Which point would not be as helpful for heat?
A. Sp 9 C. Sp 8
B. Sp 10 D. Sp 1
15. Which point would be best for damp & stagnation?
A. Sp 15 C. Sp 2
B. Sp 10 D. Sp 9
16. Which Spleen point connects with the Penetrating channel?
17. Which point strengthens the Spleen & Stomach, transforms Damp Stagnation, and is good for
people who sprain or dislocate easily?
18. Which Spleen point is similar to Stomach 25, except that it doesn't include reproductive
functions?
19. Name 2 Spleen points that are especially good for skin problems.
20. Which Spleen point harmonizes the blood & regulates the uterus?
21. Which point (2 possibilities) would you use for leukorrhea or vaginal discharges?
22. Which point would you use for gynecological problems caused by deficiencies?
23. Which local point would treat PID, pain of hernia, and appendicitis?
24. Name the sedation point of the Spleen.
25. What is the main point for any bleeding problem?
Spleen Quiz
ANSWERS:
1. E
2. D
3. L
4. G
5. F
6. J
7. H
8. I
9. B
10. A
11. K
12. C
13. A
14. C
15. D
16. Sp 4
17. Sp 5
18. Sp 15
19. Sp 6, 10
20. Sp 8
21. Sp 6 or 9
22. Sp 6 or 4
23. Sp 13
24. Sp 5
25 Sp 1

Sp 21 "Big Wrapping" Dabao

Major Luo-Connecting point of the Spleen
LOCATION: On the midaxillary line, 6 cun below the axilla, midways between the axilla and the
free end of the 11th rib
IMAGE: This point has the function of regulating Blood & Ying Qi, which is said to "wrap" &
nourish the entire body. "Big Wrapping" is also a reference to the Great Luo of the Spleen which
spreads out over the chest, "wrapping" it.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates Qi & Blood, Benefits Tendons & Bones, Expands & Relaxes the Chest,
Tonifies Ying Qi,
INDICATIONS:
asthma
general body soreness (Excess in luo vessels)
intercostal neuralgia
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: "Luo of the Luo's"-- can be used for weakness, flaccidity of the joints.
can tie a treatment together

Sp 20 "Encircling Glory" Zhourong

LOCATION: In the 2nd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren meridian
IMAGE: Also translated as "Encompassing Nourishment." The Lung lies under Sp 20. The Yuan
(congenital) Qi and the Gu (acquired) Qi meet here to be distributed to nourish the entire body.
FUNCTIONS: Opens Lungs, Moves Qi Down, Sedates Cough & Dyspnea
INDICATIONS:
bronchiectasis
intercostal neuralgia
pleurisy
pulmonary emphysema
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: classically not recommended to moxa

Sp 19 "Chest Home" Xiongxiang

LOCATION: In the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren meridian
IMAGE: An anatomical reference.
FUNCTIONS: Opens Lungs, Moves Qi Down, Stops Cough & Dyspnea
INDICATIONS:
intercostal neuralgia
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: chest pain & tightness
cough

Sp 18 "Heaven's Stream" Tianxi

LOCATION: In the 4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren meridian
IMAGE: Infers that the Spleen Channel Qi from the upper body ("heaven") streams down through
this point, aiding in sedating rebellious Qi. Some sources state that Tianxi is a reference to the Qing
Qi (the air of heaven) streaming into the lung.
FUNCTIONS: Expands Thorax, Moves Qi, Sedates Rebellious Qi, Stops Cough
INDICATIONS:
asthma
bronchitis
hiccough
mastitis
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun CAUTION: AVOID DEEP INSERTION
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER:

Sp 17 "Food's Cavity" Shidou

LOCATION: In the 5th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren meridian
IMAGE: Also translated as "Food's Hole." A reference to the nipple, the hole through which the
infant receives his food.
FUNCTIONS: Moves Qi, Drains Damp, Clears San Jiao
INDICATIONS:
ascites
gastritis
intercostal neuralgia
retention of urine
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun Caution: Avoid deep insertion
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: good for broken ribs

Sp 16 "Abdomen's Sorrow" Fuai

LOCATION: 3 cun above Sp 15, 4 cun lateral to Ren 11
IMAGE: This point is useful in preventing suffering or sorrow in the abdomen, i.e. abdomen pain.
FUNCTIONS: Dispels Damp & Heat, Opens the Bowels & Clears Qi Stagnation
INDICATIONS:
constipation
dysentery
indigestion
pain in the region of the umbilicus
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
OTHER: classically not recommended to moxa