Acupoints for Spleen Qi Deficiency

4 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

Protocol (3 points)

90%

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

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SP04Grandfather Grandson

SP04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 公孫 (gōng sūn)

🎯 Location: In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, jaundice, depression, vomiting, distension:abdomen

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Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC2-2

Protocol (11 points)

90%

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Point 1 of 11

ST21Ridge Gate

ST21 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 梁門 (liáng mén)

🎯 Location: 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the cv12.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute abdominal conditions.

🛡️ Treats: appetite:weak, diarrhoea, deficiency:qi, vomiting, distension:abdomen

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Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes

Protocol (6 points)

70%

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Point 1 of 6

SP01Hidden White

SP01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 隱白 (yǐn bái)

🎯 Location: On the medial side of the great the toe 01 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders.

🛡️ Treats: heat:chest, fever, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, depression

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Protocol (9 points)

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Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it.

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ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below st35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside deficiency:qi:spleen:

Using Acupoints for Spleen Qi Deficiency

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent deficiency:qi:spleen
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.