Spleen meridian
SP-14 (Fùjié, 腹结) — Abdomen Knot
- Meridian
- Spleen (SP)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Spleen-channel point of the lateral 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
- SP14; Fujie; 腹结; Abdomen Knot
Anatomical location
On the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun below the centre of the umbilicus and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Traditional actions
Warms the lower burner, regulates qi and redirects counterflow.
Recorded indications
Primary: Constipation; diarrhoea; abdominal pain; distension around the lower abdomen.
Secondary: Umbilical pain; fixed abdominal fullness.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is SP-14 located?
On the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun below the centre of the umbilicus and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for SP-14?
Warms the lower burner, regulates qi and redirects counterflow. The dataset lists these primary indications: Constipation; diarrhoea; abdominal pain; distension around the lower abdomen. Secondary indications are recorded as: Umbilical pain; fixed abdominal fullness.
Is SP-14 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify SP-14 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.