Location
Proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin.
Cautions
Caution in patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
Indications
Conditions for which SP03 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationLoss of AppetiteLoss of AppetiteBenefit Regulate QiBenefit Regulate SpleenBenefit Regulate StomachBenefit Tonify SpleenStomach RumblingStomach RumblingConstipationCounterflow Cold FeetCounterflow Cold FeetCounterflow Cold HandCounterflow Cold HandDampSpleen DeficiencySpleen DeficiencyStomach DeficiencyStomach DeficiencyDiarrheaDiarrhoea BloodDiarrhoea BloodDiarrhoea PusDiarrhoea PusDisease FebrileDisease FebrileAtrophy DisorderAtrophy DisorderTurmoil DisorderTurmoil DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingChest BloatingChest BloatingCostal Lateral BloatingCostal Lateral BloatingEpigastrium BloatingEpigastrium BloatingDysentery FullnessHemorrhoidsHeatHeavinessOppressionOppression LimbsOppression LimbsAbdominal PainAbdominal PainAbdomen Cutting PainAbdomen Cutting PainAbdomen Stabbing PainAbdomen Stabbing PainLower Back PainLower Back PainBone PainBone PainUpper Stomach PainUpper Stomach PainHead Forehead PainHead Forehead PainHeart PainHeart PainJoint PainJoint PainKnee PainKnee PainThigh PainThigh PainQi LegQi LegRegulate QiRegulate SpleenRegulate StomachHeaviness Head SensationHeaviness Head SensationUndigested Food in StoolUndigested Food in StoolDamp Heat SyndromeDamp-heat SyndromeTonify SpleenVomiting
Protocols using SP03
- Obesity, Iron Deficiency, Anemia Iron Deficiency – ST27, ST40, SP03, SP14, SI03, KD02, TB06, GB41, CV04, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.4103/0366-6999.200549)
- Photophobia, Eye Pain, Vision Blurred, Dry Eye, Eye Itching, Eye Foreign Body Sensation, Eye Burning, Eye Dryness – LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB04, GB20, GV23 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-10-112)
- Lower Extremity Numbness, Claudication Intermittent, Diabetes Type-2, Peripheral Artery Disease Lower Extremity, Resting Pain, Circulation Stasis – LI04, LI11, ST36, ST40, ST42, SP03, SP06, SP09, KD03, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.909733)
- Nausea, Bloating, Gastroparesis, Diabetes Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – LU01, LU09, ST25, ST36, ST37, SP03, LV13, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230690)
- Dizziness, Headache, Constipation, Depression, Insomnia, Forgetfulness, Palpitation, Dry Mouth, Chest Distress – ST25, ST36, ST37, ST40, SP03, SP06, BL18, KD03, PC06, LV02, LV03, LV14, CV15, GV14, GV20, GV24 (Liu Lan-ying, Lu Qian, Wang Ling-ling. Influence of Electro-Acupuncture on the Side Effects of Fluoxetine on Depression Patients. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 271-274)
- Airway Hyperresponsiveness, Asthma Intermittent, Asthma Mild – LU01, LU05, LU07, LU09, LU11, LI04, LI06, LI20, ST13, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT03, HT05, HT07, SI03, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, BL23, KD03, KD06, KD08, KD27, PC06, TB05, TB15, GB03, GB34, GB40, GB41, LV02, LV03, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV17, CV21, GV04, GV13 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1)
- Dyspepsia, Pruritus, Dermatitis Atopic, Skin Dryness, Skin Erythema – LI02, LI11, ST36, ST43, SP03, SI02, SI03, BL66, PC06, TB03, TB06, GB41, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/1907578)
- Dry Eye Syndromes – LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 (Acupuncture for Dry Eye Syndrome. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00969280)
- Headache, Muscle Pain, Fatigue Chronic, Fatigue Unexplained, Sleep Unrefreshing, Memory Impaired, Malaise Post-exertional – LU08, SP03, HT08, BL15, CV06 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-14-147)
- Insomnia, Eczema, Dyspepsia, Pruritus, Dermatitis Atopic – LI02, LI11, ST36, ST43, SP03, SI02, SI03, BL66, PC06, TB03, TB06, GB41, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03306-1)
- Joint Swelling, Inflammation Joint, Joint Acute Pain, Gout Acute, Arthritis Gouty – ST36, ST44, SP02, SP03, SP06, SP09, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3363064)
- Anxiety, Headache, Constipation, Insomnia, Nausea, Nervousness, Hiccup, Abdominal Pain, Stomach Bloating, Stomach Pain, Anorexia, Eructation – ST03, ST40, SP01, SP03, SP09, HT07, BL20, BL21, KD03, PC06, GB34, LV03, LV13, CV05, CV06, CV12 (Zhao Yaping, Ding Min, Wang Yanjun. Forty Cases of Gastrointestinal Neurosis Treated by Acupuncture. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 207-209)