Spleen 4
SP4 Acupressure Point
Apply the Earth Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Spleen Channel. Spleen 4 of the Foot Taiyin channel is a major acupressure-acupuncture point for women’s reproductive issues such as infertility, perimenopausal symptoms, irregular menstrual periods and bleeding, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. It is paired with acupressure-acupuncture point Pericardium 6 to activate the Chong Mai, or Penetrating Extraordinary Vessel.
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Location of Acupressure Point Spleen 4
On the medial edge of the foot in the arch just proximal to the metatarsal bone. Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 4 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Health Conditions Treated and Acupressure Point Combinations Using SP 4
Gynecological Disorders
With irregular menstruation and heavy bleeding:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 4
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 10
If there is retention of afterbirth following labor and delivery:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 4
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 10
- Apply the Conception Vessel Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Ren 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, or uterine fibroids:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 4
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 10
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 4
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 10
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
Stomach Pain
For distension and sharp pain of the abdomen and/or area of the navel (belly-button) due to Stagnation of Blood in the Stomach:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 4
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 10
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Ren 12
Foot Problems
For heat in the soles of the feet:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 4
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 10
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Large Intestine 11
Pain of the heel and or arch:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 4
Other Name(s) of SP 4:
- Gongsun
- Grandfather Grandson
- Yellow Emperor
- Prince’s Son
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point Spleen 4:
- Coupled Point of Yin Wei Mo
- Luo or Connecting point
- Master Point of Chong Mai
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of SP 4:
- Moves Blood in the Uterus
- Energizes the Lower Jiao
- Quickens Qi and Blood in the Legs
- Resolves Blood Qi Stagnation in the Stomach
- Stops Bleeding
- Tonifies the Spleen and Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
- Calms the Shen, or Spirit
- Benefits the Heart
- Regulates the Chong Mai, or Penetrating Vessel
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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