SP-12 - Surging Gate

冲门 - Chōng mén

Point Region: Lower abdomen

SP

Spleen Meridian

足太阴脾经 - Zú Tàiyīn Píjīng

SP-12 Chongmen, meaning 'Rushing Gate,' is a meeting point of the Spleen and Liver channels. Located on the abdomen, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by stagnation or excess heat in the abdomen. Its name, 'Rushing Gate,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Chongmen as a point that helps to 'open the gates' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a feeling of heaviness or a thick abdomen, a lack of vitality, and a restless spirit. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By regulating the body's internal energy, SP-12 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a well-regulated and harmonious body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: In the inguinal region, near the femoral triangle.

How to Locate:

  1. Find where your leg meets your lower abdomen in the groin
  2. Locate the crease between your thigh and abdomen
  3. Move slightly outward from the center of this crease
  4. The point is in this groin area where the thigh meets the abdomen
Location illustration for In the inguinal region, near the femoral triangle.

Primary Functions

Reproductive System

  • Treats hernia and reproductive disorders
  • Improves circulation in reproductive organs
  • Treats testicular and ovarian pain
  • Regulates reproductive function

Urinary System

  • Treats urinary retention and incontinence
  • Improves bladder function
  • Reduces urinary tract inflammation

Musculoskeletal System

  • Treats groin and inguinal pain
  • Reduces hip and thigh stiffness
  • Treats muscle strain in lower abdomen
  • Improves pelvic circulation

Digestive System

  • Treats abdominal pain and distension
  • Improves digestive circulation
  • Strengthens spleen function

Circulatory System

  • Improves blood flow in pelvis and groin
  • Treats blood stasis in lower abdomen

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Hernia
  • Painful periods
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Reproductive problems
  • Groin pain
  • Pelvic pain

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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SP-12 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Pregnancy
  • Inguinal hernia
  • Severe reproductive disorders