SI8 (Xiǎohǎi, “Xiǎohǎi”) is the He-Sea Point point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located on the posteromedial aspect of the elbow, in the depression between the olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus. The point is located with the elbow flexed. It clears heat and disperses wind, calms the spirit, transforms phlegm, activates the channel and alleviates pain.
On the posteromedial aspect of the elbow, in the depression between the olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus. The point is located with the elbow flexed.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun, or oblique insertion proximally or distally along the ulnar groove 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Proximity to the ulnar nerve can cause an electric sensation down the arm.
Clears heat and disperses wind, calms the spirit, transforms phlegm, activates the channel and alleviates pain..
Neck pain, shoulder pain as if dislocated, arm pain as if broken, elbow and arm pain and swelling, pain along the outer posterior aspect of the arm, cold and heat sensations, toothache, swollen gums, wind dizziness, epilepsy, seizures with convulsions, manic running, madness, small abdomen pain, swollen cheeks, swollen jaw making it difficult to turn the head, ear deafness, yellow eyes, carbuncles and sores with chills, wind malaria..
As the He-Sea and Earth point of the Small Intestine channel, Xiaohai is a primary point for pain and dysfunction along the entire channel, from elbow and shoulder pain to neck stiffness and jaw issues. Its ability to clear heat and calm the spirit makes it effective for both local inflammation, like swollen gums, and systemic psycho-emotional disorders such as epilepsy and mania. The point's location requires careful needling to avoid the ulnar nerve, which lies in the same groove.
SI8 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI8 (Xiǎohǎi) is located on the posteromedial aspect of the elbow, in the depression between the olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus. The point is located with the elbow flexed.
SI8 clears heat and disperses wind, calms the spirit, transforms phlegm, activates the channel and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include neck pain, shoulder pain as if dislocated, arm pain as if broken, elbow and arm pain and swelling, pain along the outer posterior aspect of the arm, cold and heat sensations, toothache, swollen gums, wind dizziness, epilepsy, seizures with convulsions, manic running, madness, small abdomen pain, swollen cheeks, swollen jaw making it difficult to turn the head, ear deafness, yellow eyes, carbuncles and sores with chills, wind malaria.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun, or oblique insertion proximally or distally along the ulnar groove 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Proximity to the ulnar nerve can cause an electric sensation down the arm.
SI8 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).