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SP-5
  Location In the depression at the junction of a vertical line drawn along the anterior border and a horizontal line drawn along the lower border of the medial malleolus. Or: In the depression halfway between the highest prominence of the medial malleolus and the tubercle of the navicular bone. How to find SP-5 is located in a depression anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, at the junction of a vertical line drawn along the anterior border and a horizontal line drawn along the inferior border of the medial malleolus. SP-5 is located distal to the tendon of the tibialis anterior muscle. Located in a comparable position on the lateral aspect of the foot is ➞ G.B.-40 (in a depression at the junction of a vertical line drawn along the anterior border and a horizontal line drawn along the inferior border of the lateral malleolus). Actions/Indications ● Tonifies the Spleen, eliminates Dampness, benefits the tendons and bones ● Moves Qi locally ● Calms the shen Special features Jing-river point, Metal point, sedation point. Important point for treating Damp bi-syndrome. | |
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