Spleen Sp

Spleen Sp

Element
EarthEarth
Ba Gua
EarthEarth
Primary Function

Key channel for digestion – every aspect from mouth to final stage of Krebs cycle (producing energy); Energy low in afternoon = spleen deficiency; Diahorea, undigested food in stool, abdominal aches, bloating all spleen style symptoms; Transformation and transportation of liquid and solid foods; Posterior to medial edge of tibea, pubic region, connects to intestines;

Areas / Symptoms
When Sp (digestion) works poorly get damp – congestionphlegm and oedema -Bloating and damplack of body bulk
Brief Psychology
ReceivingExcess thinkingexcess givingneedyunnourishedReceptivityTruth
Related Emotions
Self NourishmentFulfilledContentmentTruthNeedySelf AnalysisIntegritySelf Is Lowest PriorityPurposeCare For Self
TCM Muscles
SartoriusTibialis Posterior
Point Locations
Lower Medial LegChestLower AbdomenAnterior ThighTop of Foot
Primary functions
Dominates the transportation and transformation of liquid and solid foodMajor role in digestionqi and bloodintestines and discharge of fluidControls the bloodDominates muscles and the four limbsProvides vigour and bulkOpens in to the mouth and dominates taste senseBreathingCalms and regulates the spiritDisorders of the genitals.
Points
Sp-1Sp-1Sp-2Sp-2Sp-4Sp-4Sp-5Sp-5Sp-6Sp-6Sp-7Sp-7Sp-8Sp-8Sp-9Sp-9Sp-10Sp-10Sp-11Sp-11Sp-12Sp-12Sp-13Sp-13Sp-14Sp-14Sp-15Sp-15Sp-16Sp-16Sp-17Sp-17Sp-18Sp-18Sp-19Sp-19Sp-20Sp-20Sp-21 Sp-21 Sp-3Sp-3
Overview

Begins at the medial side of the big toe, ascends ankle medial knee, to hip, crosses to abdomen, intersects Cv3, Cv4 and Cv10, enters the spleen, and connects with the stomach, emerges in stomach region ascending 4 to 6 bin lateral to the midline, intersecting GB24 and Lv14 and Lu1, then descends to the seventh intercostal at Sp21. A branch ascends through the diaphragm to the throat and spreads over lower surface of the tongue. Another branch ascends from the stomach through the diaphragm to link with the heart.

Zangfu Connections
Spleen SpSpleen SpStomach St Stomach St Heart HtHeart Ht
6 Channel Partner
Lung LuLung Lu
Divergent Channel

Separates from the primary channel in the middle of the thigh, follows the stomach divergent channel to the throat where it penetrates the tongue.

Luo Connecting Channel

Begins at Sp4, connects with the St channel, enters the abdomen and connects with the intestines and the stomach. The “Great Luo-Connecting Channel of the Spleen” : separates from the primary channel at Sp21, spreads through the chest and lateral costal region gathering the blood of the luo-connecting channels of the whole body.

Sinew Channel

Originates at the big toe, binds at the ankle, knee, groin, umbilicus, enters the abdomen and binds at the ribs, spreads in the chest and adheres to the spine

Channel Meeting points

Lu1, GB24, Lv14, Cv3, Cv4, Cv10, Cv17

Time of Day
9am to 11am
Official Role
Handles transformation and transportation
Negative Aspects
self-indulgentselfishmartyrobsessedboreddriven to supportworried
Positive Aspects
nourishedunderstand myselftrue givingintegrityinterested in othersadaptablegiving and receiving
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Cutaneous region

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Key aspects

  • Key channel for digestion – every aspect from mouth to final stage of Krebs cycle (producing energy)
  • Energy low in afternoon = spleen deficiency
  • Diahorea, undigested food in stool, abdominal aches, bloating all spleen style symptoms
  • Transformation and transportation of liquid and solid foods
  • Posterior to medial edge of tibea, pubic region, connects to intestines
  • When Sp (digestion) works poorly get damp – congestion, phlegm and oedema

Acupuncture Points