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

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•   Moxibustion Found To Improve Immune Response in Ulcerative Colitis Better Than Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
•   Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity in Stroke
•   Acupuncture Faster with Less Side Effects Than Prozac for Post-Stroke Depression (Study)
•   Study Finds Labor Induction with Acupuncture Helpful and Cost Effective Vs. Conventional Methods

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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