SP 5 - Acupuncture Point - Shangqiu

SP 5 Names

• English Name: Shang Hill
• Pinyin Name: Shangqiu
• Chinese Character: 商丘

Location

• In a depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus.
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

SP 5 Clinical Uses

• Tonifies the spleen and resolves dampness - lethargy, desire to lie down, abdominal distention.
• Calms the spirit - manic depression, anxiety, excessive thinking.
• Speech disorders, stiffness at root of tongue.

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SP 5 Point Associations

SP 5 TCM Patterns

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

• Spleen Qi Deficiency

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

SP 5 Conditions Treated

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

• Abdominal Pain
• Borborygmus
• Manic Depression
• Anxiety
• Stuttering

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