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Acupoint · SP15

Great Horizontal SP15

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Spleen MeridianAbdomenEarth

Location

On the mid-abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus.

Point-taking cue

Great Horizontal: level with the navel, four cun out.

Meridian

Spleen Meridian · Abdomen · Earth

Point categories

Intersecting point

Indications

Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation

Self-care

Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min

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