SP15 (Dàhéng, “Great Horizontal”) is an acupuncture point on the Spleen Channel Meridian. It is located on the abdomen, level with the center of the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the midline. This is located 3.5 cun inferior to Fuai (SP14). It regulates the intestines, moves qi, and dispels cold.
On the abdomen, level with the center of the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the midline. This is located 3.5 cun inferior to Fuai (SP14).
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 2.0 cun. Deeper insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity, which is generally safe but requires caution.
Regulates the intestines, moves qi, and dispels cold..
Great wind with rebellious qi, abundant cold, tendency to sadness, inability to move the four limbs, excessive sweating, severe diarrhea, four limbs cannot be raised, fright, heart palpitations, lack of strength, abdominal fullness, abdominal pain, constipation, cold in the abdomen, diarrhea with undigested food, cough with rebellious qi, umbilical pain, heart pain..
Daheng is a primary point for regulating intestinal function, located horizontally from the umbilicus. It is classically indicated for both excess conditions like constipation and abdominal fullness, and deficiency conditions such as chronic diarrhea, cold in the abdomen, and weakness of the limbs. Its connection to the Yin Wei Mai also gives it an influence on emotional states like sadness and fright palpitations.
SP15 is one of 21 points on the Spleen Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SP15 (Dàhéng) is located on the abdomen, level with the center of the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the midline. This is located 3.5 cun inferior to Fuai (SP14).
SP15 regulates the intestines, moves qi, and dispels cold. Common clinical indications include great wind with rebellious qi, abundant cold, tendency to sadness, inability to move the four limbs, excessive sweating, severe diarrhea, four limbs cannot be raised, fright, heart palpitations, lack of strength, abdominal fullness, abdominal pain, constipation, cold in the abdomen, diarrhea with undigested food, cough with rebellious qi, umbilical pain, heart pain.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 2.0 cun. Deeper insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity, which is generally safe but requires caution.
SP15 is a point on the Spleen Channel Meridian (Zú Tài Yīn Pí Jīng).