SP 5 - Acupuncture Point - Shangqiu | Chinese Medicine Theory

Names Of Shangqiu

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.
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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.

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

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

Sore throat from any etiology, especially empty heat from yin deficiency.
Other Yin Deficient throat related issues - swollen, dry, loss of voice, difficult swallowing.
A range of menstrual issues such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, infertility from cold in the uterus, leukorrhea.
Genital issues (shan disorders) such as swelling, itching, seminal emission and/or involuntary erections in men.
Constipation from Yin Deficiency.
Plum Pit Qi.
Nighttime epilepsy, insomnia, disturbed sleep with nightmares, yin deficient symptoms such as hot hands/feet, night sweats.
A range of anxiety disorders, fear/fright.

Opposite end of channel issues (i.e. head/face) - swelling, headache, dizziness / vertigo.
Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation.
Can aid groundedness and focus - ADD/ADHD, mania, restlessness, palpitations, epilepsy.
Local point for ankle issues - sprains, inflammation, motor impairment, foot pain, pain in the 1st and 2nd toes.