The Spleen Yu point has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, inducing diuresis and seepage of dampness (promoting the flow of water to dispel dampness).
Spleen Yu acupoint belongs to the foot solar bladder meridian and is also the dorsal acupoint of the spleen. Spleen Yu point has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, inducing diuresis to dispel dampness, and can be used to treat gastrointestinal diseases such as abdominal distension, diarrhea, vomiting, edema, nausea (lack of appetite, reduced food intake), dysentery, blood in stool, etc. It can also be used for treating emaciation, excessive eating, good appetite, and pain in the back.
The location of Spleen Yu point is 1.5 inches away from the posterior midline of the spine, below the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.
Acupuncture and moxibustion on the spleen point should be carried out by a professional physician, and should not be done on your own to avoid adverse consequences. m