SP 14 — Fù Jié (腹结) — Abdomen Knot
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1. Overview
SP 14 — Fù Jié (腹结) — is an acupuncture point on the Spleen meridian. Its English name, Abdomen Knot, 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 14 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3 cun above SP-13 Fushe and 3.5 cun lateral to the median line of the abdomen.
3. Actions
- Warms and benefits the Lower Jiao
- Regulates Qi
- Descends rebellion
4. Indications
- Tension
- Dysenteric disorder
- Diarrhea due to a cold abdomen
- Running Piglet
- Heart pain
- Cough
- Pain around the umbilicus
- Abdominal distention
- Hernia
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly0.5 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 14 Fù Jié (Abdomen Knot) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use SP 14 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Cough, 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.
