HT9 (Shaochong, “Shaochong”) is the Jing-Well Point point of the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. It is located on the radial side of the little finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail. It clears heat from the Heart, calms the spirit, opens the orifices, and revives consciousness. Based on its indications, it also addresses pain along the channel pathway.
On the radial side of the little finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
Superficial, perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
Clears heat from the Heart, calms the spirit, opens the orifices, and revives consciousness. Based on its indications, it also addresses pain along the channel pathway..
Febrile disease with fullness and vexation, upward rushing Qi, dry and thirsty throat, yellow eyes, pain along the posterior-medial aspect of the upper arm and forearm, chest and heart pain, phlegm-Qi with sadness and fright, alternating fever and chills, elbow pain with inability to extend, foul-smelling genitals..
As the Jing-Well point of the Heart channel, Shaochong is a primary point for clearing extreme heat from the Heart and reviving consciousness in acute situations like high fever, delirium, or loss of consciousness. It is often bled to quickly reduce heat and calm the spirit. It also treats pain and constriction along the course of the Heart channel in the arm.
HT9 is one of 9 points on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. Nearby points:
HT9 (Shaochong) is located on the radial side of the little finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
HT9 clears heat from the Heart, calms the spirit, opens the orifices, and revives consciousness. Based on its indications, it also addresses pain along the channel pathway. Common clinical indications include febrile disease with fullness and vexation, upward rushing Qi, dry and thirsty throat, yellow eyes, pain along the posterior-medial aspect of the upper arm and forearm, chest and heart pain, phlegm-Qi with sadness and fright, alternating fever and chills, elbow pain with inability to extend, foul-smelling genitals.
Superficial, perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
HT9 is a point on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian (Shǒu Shàoyīn Xīnjīng).