Heart 9, Abbreviated as HT 9, Transliterated Shaochong in Chinese, Lesser Surge in English.
HT 9 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
HT 9 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Palpitation, cardiac pain, pain in the chest and hypochondrium
- Manic psychosis, febrile diseases, loss of consciousness
HT 9 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Resuscitates, calms the Shen, clears Heat, subdues Wind.
Classification:
Jing-Well point of the Heart Meridian
Notes:
Jing-Well points are where the qi bubbles up. Jing-Well points are indicated to revive consciousness. Jing-Well points are known to treat fullness below the Heart and clear Heat.