SP 15 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Great Horizontal
• Pinyin Name: Daheng
• Chinese Character: 大横

SP 15 Clinical Usages

• Regulate the Qi of the Intestines - constipation, diarrhea (ST 25 better for diarrhea), abdominal pain and distention.

• Blog Posts Where SP 15 Is Discussed

•   Acupuncture with Metformin for Diabetes and Obesity Better Than Metformin Alone (Study)

• Blog Posts Concerning Acupuncture

•   Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Finds Acupuncture Superior to Medication for Treatment of Migraines
•   Acupuncture effect on ALS (Lou Gehrig's) in animal models
•   Study Finds Using the Five Liver Shu Points Effective for Depression
•   Acupuncture Related Stimulation Found Helpful for Asthma
•   Exploration of KD 3 Acupuncture Point - Brain Changes (Study)
•   Autism Treatments - Brain Inflammation and the Role of Sky Window Acupuncture Points from the Tam Healing System
•   Acupuncture Modulates the Stress Response
•   Insights Into How Acupuncture Works - Brachial Artery Changes From Acupuncture
•   Acupuncture Improves Neural Function in Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Rat Model (Stroke Study)

SP 15 Acupuncture Point Associations

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Large Intestine Damp Heat

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal Pain

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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