Sp 1-Yinbai ** Jing-Well.
FUNCTIONS: Tonify Spleen, regulate menstruation, calm the Spirit. Strengthen  Spleen function of holding Xue- hence menorrhagia (moxa). Bleed for manic depression. Moxa for excess dreaming or startled sleep.
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal distension.. Bleeding of the digestive tract. Abdominal pain.
2. Abnormal uterine bleeding..
3. Mental disorders. Dream disturbed sleep. Convulsion. Mental diseases.
LOCATION: On the medial side of the big toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.1 inch (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Sp2-Dadu ** Ying-Spring
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal distension.. Gastric pain. Diarrhea. Stomache ache.
2. Febrile diseases with anhydrosis. Fever.
3. Apoplectic coma.
4. Edema of the limbs.
LOCATION: On the medial side of the big toe, distal and inferior to the 1st
metatarsodigistal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin.
METHOD: Perpenducularly 0.1-0.2 inch (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 4-Gongsun ** Luo-Connecting
FUNCTIONS: Regulate the function of Spleen and Stomach. To invigorate Chong Mai. Better than Sp3 for pain.
INDICATIONS
1. Vomiting.. Gastric pain.  Borborygmus. Abdominal pain. Diarrhea. Dysentery. Stomach ache.  Acute and chronic enteritis.
2. Foot and ankle pain (Sha)
3. Endometritis. Irregular menstruation.
LOCATION: In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal
bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 5-Shangqiu ** Jing-River.
FUNCTIONS: Strengthen Spleen and Stomach and remove Damp stagnation. Good as a general Jing point for joint pain.
INDICATIONS
1. Borborygmus. Abdominal distension. Constipation. Diarrhea. Gastritis. Enteritis. Indigestion.
2. Pain in the foot and ankle. Diseases of the ankle and surrounding soft tissues.
3. Edema.
4. Stiffness and pain of the tongue.
5. Beriberi.
LOCATION: In the depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus.
METHOD: Perp 0.2-0.3 inch (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 6-Sanjinjiao **
FUNCTIONS: Reinforce Spleen to eliminate Damp, promote the function of Stomach and Spleen, invigorate the circulation of Qi and Blood, clear Jingluo. Strengthens Liver free-going function. Benefits Kidney. Much used for insomnia.
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal distension.. Borborygmus.  Loose stools with undigested food. Hernia. Pain of the abdomen. Diarrhea.
2. Muscular atrophy. Motor impairment and paralysis and pain of the lower extremities. Hemiplegia. 
3. Irregular menstruation. Uterine bleeding. Leukorrhea. Prolapse of uterus. Amenorrhea. Sterility.  Difficult labour. Seminal emission. Pain of the external genitalia. Dysuria . Enuresis. Incontinence.  Diseases of the reproductive system.
4. Neurodermatitis. Eczema. Urticaria.
5. Neurasthenia. Insomnia.
LOCATION: 3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia, on the line drawn from the medial malleolus to Yinlingquan-Sp 9.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 8-Diji ** Xi-Cleft
FUNCTIONS: Regulates Blood, regulates uterus. Menstrual problems, dysmenorrhea.
INDICATIONS
1. Irregular menstruation.. Dysuria. Seminal emission. Abnormal uterine bleeding. Dysmenorrhea. Nocturnal emissions.
2. Abdominal distension. Anorexia. Dysentery.
3. Edema..
LOCATION: 3 cun below the medial condyle of the tibia, on the line connecting Yinglingquan-Sp 9 and the medial malleolus.
METHOD  Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 9-Yinlingquan ** He-Sea
FUNCTIONS: Dispels Damp stagnation, adjust lower Jiao. Eliminate Damp-Heat from lower Jiao.
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal distension.. Diarrhea. Ascites. Enteritis. Dysentery.
2. Incontinence of urine.. Dysuria. Pain of the external genitalia. Seminal emission. Retention of urine. Urinary tract infection. Irregular menstruation. Nocturnal emissions. Impotence. Nephritis.
3. Pain of the knee..
4. Jaundice.
5. Edema.
6. Beriberi.
LOCATION: On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tivia, in the depression between the posterior border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 10-Xuehai ** 
FUNCTIONS:  Dispel Heat from Blood, regulate circulation of nourishing Jing,Qi and Blood. Dispel Wind.
INDICATIONS: 
1. Irregular menstruation.. Dysmenorrhea. Abnormal uterine bleeding..
2. Eczema. Uticaria.. Pruritis. Neurodermatitis. Anemia.
3. Pain in the medial aspect of the thigh.
LOCATION: When the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella, on the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris muscle.  Another way to locate this point is to cup your right palm to the patient's left knee, with the thumb on ths medial side and the other four finger directed proximally. The point is where the tip of your thumb rests.
METHOD: Perp 0.7-1.2 inches (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 15-Daheng **
INDICATIONS
1. Constipation.. Abdominal distension. Dysentery. Pain in the lower abdomen. Abdominal distension. Diarrhea. Intestinal paralysis. Parasitic worms in the intestines.
LOCATION: 4 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus, on the mammilary line, lateral to the rectus abdominis muscle.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).

Secondary Points

Sp 3-Taibai *  Luo-Connecting
FUNCTIONS: Eliminate both internal and external dampness and to tonify Spleen.
1. Gastric pain.. Abdominal distension.. Dysentery.. Constipation.. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Acute gastroenteritis.
2. Edema. Sluggishness. Beriberi.
3. Headache.
LOCATION: Proximal and inferior to the head of the 1st metatarsal bone, at the
junction of the red and white skin
METHOD: Perp 0.3 inch (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 7-Lougu *
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal distension.. Borborygmus..
2. Cold, numbness and paralysis of the knee and leg. Paralysis of lower limb.
3. Urinary tract infection.
LOCATION: 6 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, 3 cun above Sanjinjiao-Sp 6.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 11- Jimen *
INDICATIONS
1. Enuresis.. Retention of urine. Pain and swelling of the inguinal region. Urethritis. Inguinal lymphadenitis.
LOCATION: 6 cun above Xuehai-Sp 10, on the line drawn from Xuehai to Chongmen-Sp 12
METHOD: Perp 0.3-0.5 inch (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 12-Chongmen *
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal pain. Hernia..
2. Retention of urine.. Endometritis. Orchitis.
LOCATION: Superior to the lateral end of the inguinal groove, on the lateral side of the femoral artery, at the level of the upper border of symphysis pubis, 3.5 cun lateral to Qugu-Ren 2
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess).

Sp 13-Fushe *
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal pain.. Mass in the abdomen. Pain of hernia. Appendicitis. Inguinal lymphadenitis.
Adenitis.
LOCATION: 0.7 cun above Chongmen-Sp 12, 4 cun lateral to the Ren Channel.
METHOD: Perp 0.7-1 inch (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 14-Fujie *
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal pain around the umbilical region.. Hernia.. Diarrhea..
LOCATION: 3 cun above Fushe- Sp 13, 1.3 cun below Daheng-Sp 15, on the lateral side
of the rectus abdominis muscle
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess).

Sp 16-Fuai *
INDICATIONS
1. Indigestion.. Constipation.. Dysentery.. Abdominal pain.  Pain in the region of the umbilicus.
LOCATION: 3 cun above Daheng- Sp 15
METHOD: Perp 0.5 - 1 inch (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).
 

Sp 17-Shidou *
INDICATIONS
1. Sensation of fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondriac region. Intercostal neuralgia. Ascites. Gastritis.
2. Retention of urine.
LOCATION: 6 cun lateral to the Ren Channel, or 2 cun lateral to the mammillary line, in the 5th intercostal space
METHOD: Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 18 Tianxi *
INDICATIONS
1. Sensation of fullness and pain in the chest. Mastitis. Lactation deficency. Mastitis.
2. Cough. Bronchitis. Asthma.
3. Hiccough.
LOCATION: 2 cun lateral to the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space
METHOD Puncture obliquely  0.4-0.5 inch, or apply moxa stick for 5-10 minutes (Ess).

Sp 19-Xiongxiang *
INDICATIONS
1. Sensation of fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondriac region.
2. Intercostal neuralgia.
LOCATION: One rib above Tianxi-Sp 18, in the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren Channel.
METHOD Puncture obliqely 0.4-0.5 inch (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Sp 20-Zhourong *
INDICATIONS
1. Sensation of fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region. Intercostal neuralgia.
2. Cough. Pleurisy. Pulmonary emphysema. Bronchiectasis.
LOCATION: One rib above Xiongxiang-Sp 19, directly below Zhongfu-Lu 1 and Yunmen-Lu
2, in the second intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren Channel.
METHOD: Puncture obliquely 0.4-0.5 inch (Ess).

Sp 21-Dabao * Major LuoConnecting point of the Spleen.
INDICATIONS
1. Pain in the chest and hypochondriac region. General aching and weakness. Intercostal neuralgia.  General body soreness.
2. Asthma..
LOCATION: On the mid-axillary line, 6 cun below the axilla, midway between the axilla and the free end of the 11th rib.
METHOD: Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).