SP-7 - Dripping Valley

漏谷 - Lòu gǔ

Point Region: Shin

SP

Spleen Meridian

足太阴脾经 - Zú Tàiyīn Píjīng

SP-7 Lougu, meaning 'Leaking Valley,' is a point that strengthens Spleen function and resolves dampness. Located on the leg, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by 'dampness' or stagnation in the body. Its name, 'Leaking Valley,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Lougu as a point that helps to 'drain the valley' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a feeling of heaviness or a thick body, a lack of vitality, and a restless spirit. By strengthening Spleen function and resolving dampness, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By strengthening Spleen function and resolving dampness, SP-7 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: On the medial aspect of the lower leg, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the highest point of your inner ankle bone
  2. Measure 6 finger-widths straight up from this point
  3. Move slightly toward the back of your leg from the shin bone
  4. The point is in the muscle behind your shin bone
Location illustration for On the medial aspect of the lower leg, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

Primary Functions

Digestive System

  • Strengthens spleen and stomach function
  • Treats chronic diarrhea and loose stools
  • Improves appetite and food absorption
  • Reduces abdominal distension and bloating
  • Treats gastroenteritis and food poisoning

Urinary System

  • Promotes urination and reduces edema
  • Treats water retention and swelling
  • Improves kidney function and fluid metabolism
  • Treats urinary tract disorders

Musculoskeletal System

  • Treats leg pain and swelling
  • Reduces inflammation in lower limbs
  • Strengthens leg muscles and circulation

Emotional & Mental

  • Reduces worry and excessive thinking
  • Treats mental fatigue and brain fog
  • Promotes emotional stability

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Abdominal distention
  • Edema
  • Leg heaviness
  • Bloating
  • Fluid retention
  • Leg fatigue
  • Digestive problems

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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SP-7 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Recent leg surgery
  • Severe kidney disease
  • Acute leg injury