SP 2 — Dà Dū (大都) — Great Metropolis
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1. Overview
SP 2 — Dà Dū (大都) — is an acupuncture point on the Spleen meridian. Its English name, Great Metropolis, 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 2 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the medial aspect of the big toe, slightly anterior to the metatarsophalangeal joint at the border of the light and dark skin.
3. Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes digestion
- Clears Heat
- Regulates the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
- Resolves Damp-Heat
- Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
4. Indications
- Fever
- Abdominal distention
- Diarrhea
- Stomach ache
- Edema of the limbs
- Apoplectic coma
- Sudden swelling of the four limbs
- Heaviness of the body with pain of the bones
- Oppression of the chest
5. Needling
Straight insertion, 0.5 to1 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 2 Dà Dū (Great Metropolis) is classified as: Ying-Spring point; Fire point; Tonification point; Mother point. 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 2 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Insomnia, 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.
