SI-01 (Shao Ze) Lesser Marsh - Acupuncture point on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

"Excess Sadness and Grief impacts the Lungs and weakens the Qi"

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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 SI-01 (Shao Ze) Lesser Marsh

Acupuncture Points on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

Jing-Well & Metal Point

Common and Key Uses:

Promotes lactation
Breast abscesses

Actions:

Clears heat and benefits the sensory orifices
Revives consciousness
Promotes lactation and benefits the breasts

Indications:

Headache, febrile diseases, loss of consciousness, insufficient lactation, sore throat, redness of the eye, cloudiness of the cornea.

Location (CAM):

On the ulnar 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 ulnar 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 the point 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