Spleen Channel

Fushe SP-13

Chinese: 府舍

Pinyin: Fǔ Shě

Location

0.7 cun above Chongmen SP-12, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. 

How to locate

First identify the upper border of the pubic symphysis and measure 4 cun in a lateral direction and 0.7 cun in a superior direction, so as to identify Fushe SP-13 in a depression in the inguinal groove. 

 

Main actions

Invigorates Qi and eases Pain

Indications

Thigh pain Constipation Shan disorder Abdominal pain Abdominal mass Abdominal fullness Lateral costal region pain

Needling

Vertically 0.5–1 cun.

Caution: Peritoneum

Commentary for Fushe SP-13

Fushe SP-13 is not a major point of the Spleen Channel and is not often used. 

It's main action is to invigorate Qi and ease pain and distension, especially in abdomen.