NAME
SHAOHAI
LOCATION
With the arm bent at the elbow, this point can be found in the depression between the end of the transverse crease on the ulnar side of the elbow and the medial condyle of the humerus.
With the elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting the medial end of the cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Midway between PC-3 Quze and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, when the elbow is fully flexed.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun, causing local distention and soreness, or an electric, numb sensation extending through the forearm.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Oblique insertion, distally or proximally, or directed toward LI-11 Quchi, 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Note: according to a number of classical sources, moxibustion is contraindicated.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
He-Sea (Uniting) point
Water point
ACTIONS
Calms the Shen
Clears the vessels
Transforms Phlegm
Clears Heat
Activates the channel
Benefits the arm
Invigorates the collaterals
Relaxes the tendons
INDICATIONS
Neurasthenia
Psychosis
Intercostal neuralgia
Ulnar nerve neuralgia
Lymphadenitis
Numbness of the forearm
Diseases of the elbow
Pain in the cardiac and hypochondriac regions
Pain in the shoulder and arm
Chest pain with nausea and vomiting
Hand tremors
Fever and chills
Sudden loss of voice
Inability to turn the head
Inability to lift the arm
Swelling
Any Damp condition
Pleurisy
Coughing with mucus
Swelling which causes immobility of the limbs
Depression
Epilepsy
Fainting
Dry cough
Heart pain
Fullness of the chest
Pain in the lateral costal region
Mania and laughter
Tongue thrusting
Vomiting of foamy, watery saliva
Scrofula
Trembling of the hand and arm
Numbness of the upper limb
Inability to raise the four limbs
Mental retardation
Sequelae of windstroke
Contracture of the elbow
Contracture causing fixation of the elbow
Elbow joint arthritis
Goiter
Torticollis
Cold fingers
Sensation of energy rising to the top of the body
Hiccups
Headache and dizziness
Visual dizziness
Stiff neck
Toothache
Chest pain
Vomiting
Nodular growths in the neck
Pain in the axilla
Absent-mindedness
Madness
Debility of the limbs
Seizures
Disorientation
Pain due to dental carries
Attack of Cold and/or Heat
Vertigo
Madness with agitation
High fever
Lack of stability
Nervous exhaustion
Glandular diseases
Tonsillitis
Pharyngitis
Stuttering
Muteness
Lack of articulation with words
Hesitant speech
Mouth parched
Stiff tongue
Flaccid tongue
Red eyes
Toothache accompanied by chills and fever
Erosion and swelling of the gums
Swelling and pain of the elbow joint
Flaccidity of the elbow
Wind Bi
Hypomania
Atrophy syndrome
Heart pain with nausea and vomiting
Heart pain with hand tremors
Lymphadenitis
Pain in the nape of the neck
Schizophrenia
Ulnar nerve neuralgia
Epilepsy, bleats like a lamb
COMBINATIONS
| LI-10 Shousanli | M-HN-54 Anmian SP-6 Sanyinjiao | ST-33 Yinshi |
| Numbness in the arm | Neurasthenia | Chest pain |
| DU-27 Duiduan GB-13 Benshen | KI-9 Zhubin | PC-1 Tianchi LIV-13 Zhangmen GB-41 Zulinqi SJ-6 Zhigou GB-38 Yangfu GB-21 Jianjing LI-10 Shousanli or SJ-10 Tianjing |
| Vomiting of foam | Vomiting of foamy, watery saliva | Scrofula |
| SI-7 Zhizheng LU-10 Yuji LI-4 Hegu LI-11 Quchi SI-4 Wangu | ST-24 Huaroumen LI-7 Wenliu | LI-10 Shousanli |
| Manic raving, fear and fright | Stiff tongue Tongue thrusting | Stubborn numbness of both forearms |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Some sources say that moxibustion is contraindicated. Some sources say that cauterization is to be used in emergency situations only.
NOTES
This is a very calming point, even with acupressure. This is a first aid point for exhaustion. It is a reservoir of vital Qi. This is an important point for numbness and trembling of the arm and hand and disorders of the elbow. This is a special point for scrofula.