SP-4 - Grandfather Grandson

公孙 - Gōng sūn

Point Region: Foot

SP

Spleen Meridian

足太阴脾经 - Zú Tàiyīn Píjīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the inner side of the foot, in the hollow in front of and below the base of the first metatarsal bone, where the skin of the top of the foot meets the skin of the sole.

How to Locate:

  1. Start at SP-3, behind the big-toe joint
  2. Slide back along the inner edge of the foot until you reach the end of the long bone
  3. The point is in the hollow just in front of that bony end
SP-4 (Grandfather Grandson) acupressure point location: On the inner side of the foot, in the hollow in front of and below the base of the first metatarsal bone, where the skin of the top of the foot meets the skin of the sole.

How to Apply Pressure

Run a finger back along the inner edge of the foot from the big toe until it drops into the hollow in front of the base of the long bone. Press there, firm but never painful. Skip it after foot surgery.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Irregular menstruation
  • Chest fullness
  • Stomach problems
  • Nausea
  • Menstrual disorders
  • Chest tightness

Related Health Concerns

Car SicknessMorning SicknessNausea and VomitingHeartburnHiccupStomach Cramps

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Recent foot surgery
  • Severe reproductive disorders