SP 13 — Fǔ Shè (府舍) — Abode of the Fu
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1. Overview
SP 13 — Fǔ Shè (府舍) — is an acupuncture point on the Spleen meridian. Its English name, Abode of the Fu, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use SP 13 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
0.7 cun above SP-12 Chongmen, 3.5 cun lateral to the median line of the abdomen.
3. Actions
- Regulates Qi
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Lower abdominal pain
- Hernia
- Adnexitis
- Appendicitis
- Shan disorder
- Sudden turmoil disorder
- Pain of the thigh
- Hernia pain
- Inguinal lymphadenitis
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
SP 13 Fǔ Shè (Abode of the Fu) is classified as: Meeting point of the Spleen, Liver and Yin Wei channels. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use SP 13 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Constipation. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
