SP 5 Acupuncture Point

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

SP 5 Clinical Usages

• 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 Acupuncture Point Associations

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".

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".

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