The acupuncture method of “regulating mind and invigorating spleen” is an acupuncture therapy for irritable bowel syndrome，which is summed up by Professor SUN Jianhua during the long-term clinical practice by combining the traditional Chinese medicine theory with the modern medical theory.It has the function of regulating mind and invigorating spleen，and soothing the liver and regulating intestines.Professor SUN considers that irritable bowel syndrome occurs in intestinal viscera，but it is also closely related to the heart，brain，liver and spleen.Mental disorder is the key factor of its occurrence，and liver depression and spleen deficiency is the pathological basis.The disease is mainly treated by “regulating mind and invigorating spleen”，and the main acupoints are:Bai Hui(DU20)，Yin Tang(EX-HN3)，Tian Shu(ST25)，Zu Sanli(ST36)，Shang Juxu(ST37)，San Yinjiao(SP6)，and Tai Chong(LR3).After the Qi is gotten with acupuncture，appropriate reinforcing and reducing techniques are applied to achieve the purpose of treatment.