HT-09 (Shao Chong) Lesser Surge - Acupuncture point on the Heart Channel of Hand Shao Yin

"The Spleen rules transformation and transportation"

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Documents

Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point HT-09 (Shao Chong) Lesser Surge

Acupuncture Points on the Heart Channel of Hand Shao Yin

Jing-Well & Wood Point

Actions:

Revives consciousness
Clears heat and benefits the tongue, eyes and throat
Regulates Heart Qi and calms the spirit

Indications:

Palpitation, cardiac pain, pain in the chest and hypochondriac regions, mania, febrile diseases, loss of consciousness.

Location (CAM):

On the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Location (AMOA):

On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.1 inch, or prick with a three-edged needle to cause bleeding. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM