CP62
Curious point · CP catalog
Spleen point
胰俞Yí ShūAnatomical location
1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the 8th thoracic vertebra.
Same point as EX-BW3 · Wèi Wǎn Xià Shù — international nomenclatureMain function
Regulates Spleen Qi, relieves pain, disperses Heat.
Therapeutic indications
- Glycosuria
- pleuritis
- tracheitis
- nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- intercostal neuralgia

Needling techniqueOblique insertion 0.5-1 cun.
Depth0.5-1 cun
MoxibustionApplicable (3-5 cones or 5-10 minutes).
PrecautionsAvoid deep needling so as not to damage vertebral structures.
