SP14 Abdominal Knotting

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SP14 (Fùjié, “Abdominal Knotting”) is an acupuncture point on the Spleen Channel Meridian. It is located on the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. This places it 1.3 cun below Daheng (SP15). It warms the center, regulates the intestines, and descends rebellious Qi.

Location

On the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. This places it 1.3 cun below Daheng (SP15).

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.

TCM functions

Warms the center, regulates the intestines, and descends rebellious Qi..

Indications

Pain around the umbilicus, pain rushing to the heart, abdominal cold with diarrheic dysentery, cough with rebellious Qi..

Clinical notes

Fujie is a key local point for lower abdominal disorders, particularly those characterized by cold and stagnation. Its name, 'Abdominal Knotting,' aptly describes its primary use for cramping pain, constipation, or diarrhea related to cold congealing in the intestines. It is effective for treating pain that radiates from the navel area and can also address rebellious Qi manifesting as cough.

On the Spleen Channel channel

SP14 is one of 21 points on the Spleen Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is SP14 located?

SP14 (Fùjié) is located on the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. This places it 1.3 cun below Daheng (SP15).

What is SP14 used for?

SP14 warms the center, regulates the intestines, and descends rebellious Qi. Common clinical indications include pain around the umbilicus, pain rushing to the heart, abdominal cold with diarrheic dysentery, cough with rebellious Qi.

How is SP14 needled?

Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.

Which meridian is SP14 on?

SP14 is a point on the Spleen Channel Meridian (Zú Tài Yīn Pí Jīng).

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