Location
In the depression the distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between tuberosity of the navicular bone and tip of the medial malleolus.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which SP05 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationAppetite ExcessiveAppetite ExcessiveLoss of AppetiteLoss of AppetiteBenefit BonesBenefit BonesBenefit SpleenBenefit SpleenBenefit Tendon LigamentBenefit Tendon / LigamentStomach RumblingStomach RumblingCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenChillsCommon ColdCold EpigastriumCold EpigastriumConstipationCoughCough (infant)Cough InfantileDampSpleen DeficiencySpleen DeficiencyDepressionDepression MelancholyDepression MelancholyDesire Lie DownDesire Lie DownDiarrhoea (infant)Diarrhoea InfantileDiarrhoea WateryDiarrhoea WateryPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderPsychological Laughter Excessive DisorderPsychological Laughter Excessive DisorderPsychological Thoughts Excessive DisorderPsychological Thoughts Excessive DisorderShan DisorderShan DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingEpilepsy (infant)Epilepsy InfantileFeverGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright Wind ChronicGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright Wind ChronicHemorrhoidsHeavinessHemiplegiaTendon Ligament Contraction StiffnessImmobility Tendon / Ligament ContractionIndolenceInfertilityJaundiceJaundice FaceJaundice FaceLethargyNightmaresPainAnkle PainAnkle PainUpper Stomach PainUpper Stomach PainJoint PainJoint PainThigh Medial PainThigh Medial PainTongue Root PainTongue Root PainSighing ExcessiveSighing ExcessiveExcessive SleepinessSpeech ImpairmentSpeech ImpairmentUndigested Food in StoolUndigested Food in StoolFacial SwellingFacial SwellingBi Arthralgia Bone SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Bone SyndromeTetanusThirsting ExcessiveThirsting ExcessiveTongue Root StiffTongue Root StiffVomiting
Protocols using SP05
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – LU06, LI04, LI10, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP05, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI08, SI10, BL23, BL40, BL60, KD03, KD07, KD10, TB14, GB33, GB34, LV03, LV07, LV08 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-4-6)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Disability Mobility – LI11, ST34, ST35, ST43, SP05, KD03, KD10, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nen080)
- Fatigue, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Headache, Constipation, Depression, Insomnia, Itchiness, Edema, Palpitation, Knee Pain, Back Pain, Vision Blurred, Cervical Pain, Stiffness Shoulder, Cramp Leg, Lower-limb Pain, Upper-limb Numbness, Lower-limb Numbness, Hemodialysis Complication – LU05, LU09, LI02, LI11, ST41, ST45, SP02, SP05, HT07, HT09, SI03, SI08, BL65, BL67, KD01, KD07, PC07, PC09, TB03, TB10, GB38, GB43, LV02, LV08 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/802846)
- Dizziness, Dizziness Cervical, Vertigo Cervical, Phlegm Obstruction, Vertigo Cervicogenic, Phlegm-turbidity Pattern – LI20, ST40, ST42, SP05, SP09, BL62, KD06, GB20, CV06, CV12, CV22, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.27460/d.cnki.gyzyc.2024.000282)
- Ankle Pain, Sprain Ankle – ST36, ST41, SP05, GB34, GB40, LV04 (https://doi.org/10.3831/kpi.2005.8.2.011)
- Joint Pain, Abdominal Pain, Bleeding Rectal, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diarrhea Chronic – LI04, ST23, ST24, ST25, ST26, ST27, ST28, SP03, SP04, SP05, KD02, KD03, KD04, KD05 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2024.101080)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint Pain, Inflammation Joint – LI05, LI11, LI15, ST36, SP05, SP09, HT03, SI05, SI08, BL40, BL62, KD06, PC07, TB04, TB10, TB14, GB34, GB40 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-04891-1)
- Stomach Rumbling – LI03, LI06, LI07, LI09, ST16, ST19, ST20, ST21, ST22, ST25, ST36, ST37, ST43, ST44, SP03, SP04, SP05, SP06, SP07, SP17, BL16, BL21, BL22, BL23, BL25, BL32, BL34, BL47, BL48, BL53, KD16, KD19, PC06, GB25, LV03, LV13, CV07, CV08, CV09, CV13, GV09, XH47 (DEADMAN-COMPOSITE)
- Sleep Disturbance, Restless Legs Syndrome, Lower Limb Abnormal Sensation – ST34, ST36, SP05, SP06, SP10, BL18, BL23, BL56, BL57, BL64, KD03, GB34, GB39 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bj.2021.05.005)
- Undigested Food in Stool – ST21, ST25, ST36, SP03, SP04, SP05, SP06, SP09, SP16, SP17, BL20, BL21, BL22, BL23, BL25, BL43, BL53, BL66, KD20, LV13, CV04, CV05, CV10, CV12, CV13 (DEADMAN-COMPOSITE)
- Agitation – LU02, LU04, LU05, LU09, LI11, ST08, ST27, ST36, ST41, SP01, SP02, SP03, SP05, HT01, HT08, HT09, SI01, SI04, SI08, BL03, BL04, BL11, BL14, BL30, BL42, KD01, KD04, KD24, KD25, PC03, PC04, PC05, PC07, PC09, TB01, TB04, TB15, GB05, GB08, GB39, GB44, LV02, LV13, CV14, CV18, CV19, GV12, GV13, GV14, GV18, GV20, GV24, GV28, XH03, XH16 (DEADMAN-COMPOSITE)
- Tongue Root Pain – LI05, SP05, HT09, SI08, PC07, PC09, TB01 (DEADMAN-COMPOSITE)