Is acupuncture effective in strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness?

Acupuncture is more effective in strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness (by tonifying the spleen to expel dampness) in patients with spleen deficiency and dampness. Under the guidance of TCM diagnosis, the use of different acupoints such as Yinlingquan, Ashansanli, Tianshu and Fenglong points can often achieve satisfactory results. Yinlingquan is a joint point of the spleen meridian of the foot Taiyin, which can facilitate the Sanjiao, strengthen the spleen and promote water retention. It is commonly used in the treatment of abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema and urination caused by a deficiency of the spleen, as well as dysuria (unsmooth urination). Foot Sanli, belonging to the foot yangming stomach meridian, has the effect of strengthening the stomach qi, drying dampness and transporting the spleen, and is clinically used to treat a variety of diseases, and is also the most familiar health care point. Tianshu (天枢), a point on the Foot Yangming Stomach meridian, has the effect of clearing dampness and heat, regulating qi and relieving pain (relieving pain by unblocking qi). Fenglong, a foot yangming stomach meridian point, is a key clinical point for dispelling dampness and resolving phlegm. Acupuncture for spleen deficiency is more effective in dispelling dampness, but it requires the practitioner to recognize the evidence and take the point. If you have any discomfort symptoms of spleen deficiency and dampness, please go to the hospital to consult a professional doctor, please do not self-acupuncture or blind treatment, in order to avoid adverse effects.