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SP 12 · Chongmen

Spleen meridian · Earth · Yin · peak 9–11 AM

Plate shown for male body
Adult body, front — twelve meridians and acupoints

Location

Groin, 3.5 cun lateral to SP13, inguinal fold

Needling Depth

0.5–1 cun

Moderate depth — mind underlying structures.

Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.

Spleen Meridian Flow

Earth · Yin · peak 9–11 AM

Qi flowing along the Spleen — direction of animation reflects channel flow.

My notes on SP 12