SP 7 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Leaking Valley
• Pinyin Name: Lougu
• Chinese Character: 漏谷

SP 7 Clinical Usages

• Local point.
• Continued muscle atrophy in the presence of adequate nutrition.
• Promotes urination - difficult urination.
• Resolves dampness - lower body swelling, ankle, knee.

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

• Muscle Weakness
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Urinary Disorders (Lin Disease)
• Edema

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

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