SP-15 Daheng - Great Horizontal

More Spirit Names: Great Horizon, Big Horizontal, Big Horizontal Stroke, Great Transverse, Human's Horizontal

English:	Great Horizontal
Also Known As:	Big Horizontal Stroke Great Transverse Big Horizontal

Location

• 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, lateral to the rectus abdominus muscle.
• 3.5 cun lateral to the navel.
• 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, on the midclavicular line.
• On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the rectus abdominus muscle level with the umbilicus.
  Note: the point is normally defined as 4 cun lateral to the midline. On the abdomen, the 4 cun line is located at the lateral border of the rectus abdominus muscle.

Needling

• Puncture perpendicularly 0.7 to 1.2 cun.
• Moxibustion is applicable.
• Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness
• For parasites in the Intestines, the needle is inserted toward the navel, 2 to 2.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, possibly extending throughout the side of the abdomen on which the point is needled.
• Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
  Caution: in thin patients, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. Deep needling at this point may penetrate a substantially enlarged Liver or Spleen.

Command Functions

• Intersecting point on the Yin Wei (Linking) Channel
• Crossing point of the Yin Wei channel (Secondary source).

Actions

• Moves Qi
• Regulates the Intestines
• Strengthens the Spleen
• Strengthens the limbs
• Resolves Dampness
• Regulates Qi
• Stops pain
• Promotes the function of the Large Intestine

Indications

Chronic constipation Cold and weak limbs Chronic diarrhea with mucus in the stools Abdominal pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation Dysenteric disorders with or without Blood Appendicitis Lower abdominal pain and Cold Fatigued extremities Fecal incontinence Inability to raise and move the four limbs Abdominal pain and distention Diarrhea

Dysentery Constipation Intestinal parasites Intestinal paralysis Cold or Damp diarrhea Sensation of Heat in the hypogastrium with sighing Propensity to sadness Sighing Weeping Copious sweating Severe diarrhea

Combinations

M-UE-9 Sifeng Or ST-36 Zusanli	GB-34 Yanglingquan	GB-9 Tianchong
Roundworms in the Intestines	Habitual constipation	Arched back with sorrowful weeping
UB-25 Dachangshu SJ-6 Zhigou
Constipation

Contraindications

Notes

• This is an important point for abdominal complaints.
• It is an important point for regulating the Qi of the Large Intestines.
• It is often used for chronic constipation of the Deficiency type.
• This is good for people experiencing earthquakes in the mind and spirit.
• It brings steadiness and security.
• SP-15 lies on the horizontal line through the umbilicus together with REN-8, KI-16, ST-25 and GB-26.
• SP-15 supports ST-25 for abdominal complaints.