Small intestine 8, Abbreviated as Si 8, Transliterated Xiaohai in Chinese, Small Sea in English.
Si 8 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the medial aspect of the elbow, in the depression between the olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Si 8 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Pain in the elbow and arm
- Epilepsy
Si 8 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Activates the meridian, alleviates pain, clears Heat and Damp-Heat.
Classification:
He-Sea point of the Small Intestine Meridian
Notes:
He-Sea points are where the qi of the meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-sea points are known to indicated treat rebellious qi and diarrhea.
