SI1 (Shaoxe, “Lesser Marsh”) is the Jing-Well (Metal) point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located on the ulnar side of the little finger, approximately 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. It clears heat, benefits the breast, and promotes lactation.
On the ulnar side of the little finger, approximately 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
Clears heat, benefits the breast, and promotes lactation.
Headache, febrile diseases, insufficient lactation, mastitis, sore throat, deafness, tinnitus.
SI1, a Jing-Well (Metal) point, is primarily known for its powerful action in promoting lactation and resolving breast issues, especially insufficient lactation or mastitis. As a Jing-Well point, it is also used to clear heat from the opposite end of the meridian, making it effective for headaches and febrile diseases. It is empirically used with BL67 to turn a malpositioned fetus.
SI1 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI1 (Shaoxe) is located on the ulnar side of the little finger, approximately 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
SI1 clears heat, benefits the breast, and promotes lactation. Common clinical indications include headache, febrile diseases, insufficient lactation, mastitis, sore throat, deafness, tinnitus.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
SI1 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).