SHAOCHONG

NAME

SHAOCHONG

LOCATION

About 0.1 cun from the base of the little fingernail at the radial side.
On the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Located about 0.1 cun from the radial corner of the fifth fingernail.
On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of the lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion, 0.1 to 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.1 cun. or prick with a three-edged needle to cause bleeding.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1 to 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Jing-Well point
Wood point
Tonification point
Exit point

ACTIONS

Tonifies the Heart
Revives consciousness
Subdues Wind
Clears Heat
Benefits the eyes, tongue and throat
Regulates Heart Qi
Calms the Shen
Opens the Heart Orifices
Relieves fullness

INDICATIONS

High fever
Apoplectic coma
Palpitations
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Arrhythmia
Numbness in the arm and little finger
Coma due to Wind-stroke
Severe depression
Sudden loss of consciousness
Nervousness
Dyspnea
Thirst
Yellow eyes
White vaginal discharge
Strong vaginal odor
Expressionless voice
Difficult speech
Bronchial hypersecretion
Pain of the chest and lateral costal region
Pounding of the Heart
Mania-depression
Epilepsy
Fright epilepsy
Excessive sighing
Fright and sadness with diminished Qi
Febrile disease with agitation and restlessness
Contraction of the hand
Pain of the arm
Pain of the palm that radiates to the elbow, axilla and chest
Pain in the Heart and chest with nervous palpitations
Intermittent fever
Hysteria
Inflammation of the diaphragm
Psychopathy
Mental disorders
Fear
Syncope
Trismus
Cardiac pain
Pain in the chest and hypochondriac region
Mania
Loss of consciousness
Jaundice
Sore throat
Hemoptysis
Bloody stool with mucus
Pain along the posterior internal aspect of the upper limbs
Pain in the elbow
Unable to extend the elbow
Cold diseases
Fever with a sensation of Coldness
Pulse very unsteady
No clarity in vision
Neuralgia
Red vaginal discharge
Dry throat
Pharyngitis
Angina
Anger
Dreams of fear
Dreams associated with fire or smoke
Pain at the root of the tongue
Swollen tongue
Tongue thrusting
Throat Bi
Heat in the mouth
Pain of the eyes
Red eyes
Malaria
Heat in the body like Fire
Fever due to Wind
Malaise and fullness in the chest with a sensation of energy rising to the upper body
Alternating joy and anger
Cerebral hemorrhage
Apoplectic syncope with suffocating Phlegm
Aphasia

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point can be used when the Heart is empty. It is good for unstable moods. Bleed for Heart attack or severe sore throat.