Spleen meridian

SP-13 (Fǔshè, 府舍) — Abode of the Fu

Meridian
Spleen (SP)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
Spleen-channel point of the lower abdomen.
Depth reference
0.5–1.0 cun perpendicular; reduce depth in thin patients
Moxibustion
The point reference lists moxibustion as applicable; pregnancy needling restrictions are stated separately
Reference aliases
SP13; Fushe; 府舍; Abode of the Fu

Anatomical location

On the lower abdomen, 4.3 cun below the centre of the umbilicus and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Traditional actions

Regulates lower-abdominal qi and eases pain associated with local stagnation.

Recorded indications

Primary: Lower abdominal pain; constipation; diarrhoea; groin discomfort.

Secondary: Abdominal masses; painful menstruation.

How to read this reference

AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.

Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.

Sources

References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region SP13, p. 76
  2. WHO Benchmarks for the Practice of Acupuncture Sections 4.2.2–4.2.3, p. 7
  3. American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference SP-13: Command Functions, Actions, Indications, Needling and peritoneal caution

Frequently asked questions

Where is SP-13 located?

On the lower abdomen, 4.3 cun below the centre of the umbilicus and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for SP-13?

Regulates lower-abdominal qi and eases pain associated with local stagnation. The dataset lists these primary indications: Lower abdominal pain; constipation; diarrhoea; groin discomfort. Secondary indications are recorded as: Abdominal masses; painful menstruation.

Is SP-13 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify SP-13 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.