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SP21 · 足太阴脾经

Dabao dà bāo · 大包

Location. In the lateral region of the chest, in the sixth intercostal space, on the midaxillary line.

Category. Great Luo-connecting of the Spleen 脾之大络

The name means "great wrapping" — classical texts record this point as the great luo-connecting vessel of the Spleen, described as spreading across the chest and the side of the trunk. This is a recorded attribution, not a claim about effect.

定位。在胸外侧区,第 6 肋间隙,腋中线上。

特定穴。Great Luo-connecting of the Spleen 脾之大络

穴名意为「总揽包裹」,古典文献记此为脾之大络,称其布散于胸胁。此为文献归属记载,不涉及疗效主张。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
On the lateral chest in the 6th intercostal space with the lung beneath; pneumothorax is the recognised risk of deep needling. Not suitable for self-treatment.

Other points on the Foot Taiyin Spleen

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