HT8 (Shaofu, “Lesser Mansion”) is the Ying-Spring (Fire) point of the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. It is located on the palm, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger rests when a loose fist is made. It clears Heart fire, regulates Qi in the chest, benefits the Uterus.
On the palm, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger rests when a loose fist is made.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Clears Heart fire, regulates Qi in the chest, benefits the Uterus.
Palpitations, chest pain, itching of the genitals, enuresis, uterine prolapse.
HT8, the Ying-Spring (Fire) point, is primarily known for clearing Heart fire and heat, making it effective for conditions like mouth ulcers, canker sores, and urinary discomfort due to Heart heat descending. It also regulates qi in the chest, alleviating chest oppression and pain, and benefits the uterus, addressing issues like uterine prolapse and irregular menstruation. Its location in the palm makes it useful for local hand pain and numbness. It is often used with HT7 to clear excess Heart fire and calm the spirit.
HT8 is one of 9 points on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. Nearby points:
HT8 (Shaofu) is located on the palm, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger rests when a loose fist is made.
HT8 clears Heart fire, regulates Qi in the chest, benefits the Uterus. Common clinical indications include palpitations, chest pain, itching of the genitals, enuresis, uterine prolapse.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
HT8 is a point on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian (Shǒu Shàoyīn Xīnjīng).