Names Of Dadu
SP 2 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Great Metropolis
- Pinyin Name: Dadu
- Chinese Character: 大都
Where Is SP 2 ?
SP 2 Location
- On medial side of big toe, sital and inferior to the 1st metatarsaldigital joint in a depression at the juncture of the red and white skin.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is SP 2 Used For?
SP 2 Clinical Usages
- Generally used to clear damp-heat - gout, painful obstructions.
- Local point for issues with the big toe.
- With SP 3 tonify SP organ - abdominal distention, diarrhea and/or heart pain.
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How Is SP 2 Categorized?
What Diagnostic Patterns May Use SP 2 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Conditions May Use SP 2 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Points Are Near SP 2 ?
(EX) Bafeng Eight Winds
- Foot issues - pain, swelling, numbness.
- Mentioned in the Ling Shu for malaria
Where Do I Go Next?
List Of Related Points
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