Spleen meridian

SP-5 (Shāngqiū, 商丘) — Shang Mound

Meridian
Spleen (SP)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
Jing-river and Metal point of the Spleen channel.
Depth reference
0.3–0.5 cun perpendicular
Moxibustion
Applicable according to the checked moxibustion reference
Reference aliases
SP5; Shangqiu; 商丘; Shang Mound

Anatomical location

On the medial ankle, in the depression anteroinferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the malleolar prominence and the navicular tuberosity.

Traditional actions

Strengthens Spleen transport; resolves dampness; benefits the ankle and sinews.

Recorded indications

Primary: Ankle pain; abdominal distension; diarrhoea; reduced appetite.

Secondary: Tongue stiffness; excessive sleepiness; discomfort along the medial foot.

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 SP5, p. 72
  2. American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference SP-5: Command Functions, Actions, Indications and Needling
  3. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1st edition SP5, p. 150: moxibustion applicable; depth in this source is not used

Frequently asked questions

Where is SP-5 located?

On the medial ankle, in the depression anteroinferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the malleolar prominence and the navicular tuberosity.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for SP-5?

Strengthens Spleen transport; resolves dampness; benefits the ankle and sinews. The dataset lists these primary indications: Ankle pain; abdominal distension; diarrhoea; reduced appetite. Secondary indications are recorded as: Tongue stiffness; excessive sleepiness; discomfort along the medial foot.

Is SP-5 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify SP-5 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.