SP7 Leaking Valley

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

SP7 (Lòugǔ, “Leaking Valley”) is an acupuncture point on the Spleen Channel Meridian. SP7 is located 3 cun superior to the medial malleolus, on the line connecting the medial malleolus with SP9, posterior to the medial border of the tibia. It strengthens the Spleen, resolves dampness, benefits the lower limb.

Location

SP7 is located 3 cun superior to the medial malleolus, on the line connecting the medial malleolus with SP9, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.

TCM functions

Strengthens the Spleen, resolves dampness, benefits the lower limb.

Indications

Abdominal distention, borborygmus, leg pain, atrophy of leg muscles.

Clinical notes

SP7 is primarily used for its local effect on the lower leg, particularly for atrophy, weakness, and pain of the muscles and bones of the leg. It also addresses dampness in the lower jiao, manifesting as edema or difficulty walking. While not a frequently used point, it can be effective for chronic lower limb issues related to Spleen deficiency and damp accumulation.

On the Spleen Channel channel

SP7 is one of 21 points on the Spleen Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is SP7 located?

SP7 is located 3 cun superior to the medial malleolus, on the line connecting the medial malleolus with SP9, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

What is SP7 used for?

SP7 strengthens the Spleen, resolves dampness, benefits the lower limb. Common clinical indications include abdominal distention, borborygmus, leg pain, atrophy of leg muscles.

How is SP7 needled?

Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.

Which meridian is SP7 on?

SP7 is a point on the Spleen Channel Meridian (Zú Tài Yīn Pí Jīng).

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