Spleen meridian

SP-7 (Lòugǔ, 漏谷) — Dripping Valleys

Meridian
Spleen (SP)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
Regular point of the Spleen channel on the medial lower leg.
Depth reference
1.0–1.5 cun perpendicular
Moxibustion
Restricted: classical sources conflict, and the CNT Manual places SP-7 in its limited-use moxa category
Reference aliases
SP7; Lougu; 漏谷; Dripping Valleys

Anatomical location

On the medial leg, immediately posterior to the medial border of the tibia, 6 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus and 3 cun above SP-6.

Traditional actions

Supports Spleen qi; drains dampness; promotes fluid movement in the lower burner.

Recorded indications

Primary: Abdominal distension; intestinal rumbling; difficult urination; swelling of the lower leg.

Secondary: Weakness or numbness along the medial leg.

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 SP7, p. 73
  2. American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference SP-7: Actions, Indications, Needling and classical moxa conflict
  3. Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th edition, February 2024 revision Appendix C, pp. 240–241: SP7 category B

Frequently asked questions

Where is SP-7 located?

On the medial leg, immediately posterior to the medial border of the tibia, 6 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus and 3 cun above SP-6.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for SP-7?

Supports Spleen qi; drains dampness; promotes fluid movement in the lower burner. The dataset lists these primary indications: Abdominal distension; intestinal rumbling; difficult urination; swelling of the lower leg. Secondary indications are recorded as: Weakness or numbness along the medial leg.

Is SP-7 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify SP-7 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.