Chinese Name:
Shaoze (English translation: Lesser Marsh)
Location:
On the ulnar side of the distal phalanx of
the little finger, .1 cun (finger cun) distance from the corner of the nail.
Classification:
Jing-Well point of the Small Intestine Meridian
Indications:
- Febrile diseases, apoplexy, loss of
consciousness
- Insufficient lactation, acute mastitis
- Sore throat, conjunctivitis, headache
Functions:
Resuscitates, promotes lactation, opens orifices,
clears Heat.
Notes:
SI 1 is an empirical point for insufficient
lactation.
Jing-Well
points are where the qi bubbles up. Jing-Well points are indicated to revive
consciousness. Jing-Well points are known to treat fullness below the Heart and
clear Heat.
Needling:
Subcutaneous insertion .1cun or prick to bleed. |