Acupoint · SP5
Shang Hill SP5
shang qiu
Location
In the depression antero-inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the navicular tuberosity and the tip of the medial malleolus.
Point-taking cue
Shang Hill: the bony landmark between the medial malleolus and the navicular tuberosity.
Meridian
Spleen Meridian · Ankle · Earth
Point categories
Jing-river point
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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