Chinese Name:
Shaohai (English translation: Lesser Sea)
Location:
When the elbow is flexed, the point is at the
midpoint of the line connecting the medial end of the transverse cubital crease
and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Classification:
He-Sea point of the Heart Meridian
Indications:
- Cardiac pain, spasmodic pain and numbness of
the elbow and arm, hand tremor
- Scrofula, pain in the axillary and
hypochondrium, eye redness, toothache
Functions:
Calms the Shen, activates the meridian,
transforms Phlegm, clears Heat, benefits the arm, alleviates pain.
Notes:
He-Sea points are where the qi of the
meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-sea points are known to
indicated treat rebellious qi and diarrhea.
Needling:
Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. |