Location acupuncture point Sp 15
Location:
6 transverse fingers (4 cun) lateral to the navel.
Large Horizontal Brush Stroke — Dà Héng
This acupuncture point is an important point in traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of abdominal disorders. It especially strengthens the peristalsis of the intestines.
However, since the spleen also supplies the extremities, it is also indicated for cold hands and feet, thus generally improving blood circulation.
The acupuncture point Sp 15 also removes moisture from the intestines and therefore has special importance in chronic diarrhea.
Application: 
30 seconds 
medium
30 seconds 
medium
Name:
- 大横 (dà héng)
- Sp 15
- Großer horizontaler Pinselstrich
Helps with:
Abdominal pain, center strengthening
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Spleen
Element:
Earth
Assignment:
Yin 
Organ time:
9 till 11 o'clock
Category:
Classical acupuncture point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Eliminates moisture
- Satisfies pain
- Promotes the function of the colon
- Strengthens the spleen qi
Contraindication:
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Commonly used acupuncture point to eliminate abdominal discomfort.
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Alternatively, you can press this point with the round end.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point Sp 15 is pressed with the middle fingers on both sides for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (2 to 3 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled vertically, with a depth of 0.7 to 2 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
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Features: Earth element
- Late summer
- Sweet
- Center
- Mouth
- Concern
- Compassion
- Spleen
- Stomach