少衝 (Shàochōng) — Lesser Surge
Heart channel · point 9
Jing-Well pointWood pointWood point of the Heart channelTonification (mother) point
Traditionally used for
- Nose & throat
- Colds & fever
- Mood & calm
- Heart & circulation
Location
On the radial side of the little finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
Needling
Depth:
0.1 cun
Angle:
Shallow perpendicular, or prick to bleed
Bleeding technique: Prick to bleed for loss of consciousness, high fever and acute agitation.
Functions
- Restores consciousness and drains Heart fire
- Calms the spirit and dispels wind
Indications
Loss of consciousness and collapsecardiac pain and palpitationshigh fevermania and agitationsore throatchest pain
Clinical Notes
A first-aid point for collapse and for acute cardiac distress; bleeding is the usual method rather than retained needling.
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