SP4 (Gōngsūn, “Gōngsūn”) is the Luo-Connecting point point of the Spleen Channel Meridian. It is located on the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin, 1 cun posterior to the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe. It regulates the Spleen and Stomach, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, resolves dampness, calms the spirit, and regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel).
On the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin, 1 cun posterior to the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe.
Perpendicular insertion, 0.6 to 1.2 cun.
Regulates the Spleen and Stomach, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, resolves dampness, calms the spirit, and regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)..
Abdominal distention, borborygmus, abdominal pain, cutting pain in the intestines, cholera, vomiting, poor appetite, indigestion, drum-like abdominal distention, mania, vexation of the heart, excessive thirst, insomnia, head and face swelling, heart pain, phlegm and drool obstruction, pain in the chest, pain in the hypochondriac region, postpartum blood dizziness, bloody stools from intestinal wind, anal prolapse, qi obstruction, food stagnation, accumulation lumps, infantile food accumulation, infantile diarrhea, malaria with heart pain, stomach cold, spleen cold..
As the Luo-connecting point of the Spleen and the confluent point of the Chong Mai, Gongsun is a primary point for disorders of the digestive system and their connection to the Heart and chest. It is classically indicated for both excess conditions like acute abdominal pain and cholera, and deficiency conditions like bloating and poor appetite. Its connection to the Chong Mai makes it essential for treating gynecological issues and harmonizing rebellious Qi that affects the chest and heart, often paired with PC6 (Neiguan) for this purpose.
SP4 is one of 21 points on the Spleen Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SP4 (Gōngsūn) is located on the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin, 1 cun posterior to the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe.
SP4 regulates the Spleen and Stomach, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, resolves dampness, calms the spirit, and regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel). Common clinical indications include abdominal distention, borborygmus, abdominal pain, cutting pain in the intestines, cholera, vomiting, poor appetite, indigestion, drum-like abdominal distention, mania, vexation of the heart, excessive thirst, insomnia, head and face swelling, heart pain, phlegm and drool obstruction, pain in the chest, pain in the hypochondriac region, postpartum blood dizziness, bloody stools from intestinal wind, anal prolapse, qi obstruction, food stagnation, accumulation lumps, infantile food accumulation, infantile diarrhea, malaria with heart pain, stomach cold, spleen cold.
Perpendicular insertion, 0.6 to 1.2 cun.
SP4 is a point on the Spleen Channel Meridian (Zú Tài Yīn Pí Jīng).