SP 15 — Dà Héng (大横) — Great Horizontal
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1. Overview
SP 15 — Dà Héng (大横) — is an acupuncture point on the Spleen meridian. Its English name, Great Horizontal, 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 15 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3.5 cun lateral to the navel.
3. Actions
- Moves Qi
- Regulates the Intestines
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Strengthens the limbs
- Resolves Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Stops pain
4. Indications
- Chronic constipation
- Cold and weak limbs
- Chronic diarrhea with mucus in the stools
- Abdominal pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation
- Dysenteric disorders with or without Blood
- Appendicitis
- Lower abdominal pain and Cold
- Fatigued extremities
- Fecal incontinence
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 0.7 to 1.2 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 15 Dà Héng (Great Horizontal) is classified as: Intersecting point on the Yin Wei (Linking) Channel. 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 15 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Constipation, Diarrhea. 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.
