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Shaohai

Synonyms:
  1. 少海
  2. HT3

Shaohai
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Shaohai(HT3, 少海) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyin Heart Meridian of Hand. Shaohai is the He-sea Point of the heart.

Meaning

Shao, young; hai, sea.
Shao refers to Hand-Shaoyin Meridian.
This is the He-sea Point of the Heart Meridian. The Qi of the meridian circulates to this point, like water flowing into the sea.

Location

At the middle point of the line between the medial end of the transverse cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus when the elbow is flexed. Flex the elbow to locate the point.

Indication

  1. palpitation, cardiac pain, etc.
  2. spasm of the arm, ulnar neuritis, pain of the elbow joint and the surrounding soft tissues.

Method

Perpentdicularly 0.8～1.2 cun.