POINT: SI-1 (SMALL INTESTINE-1)
| English: | Lesser Marsh |
| Also Known As: | Little Marsh Small Marsh Young Marsh |
- On the ulnar side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
- Located about 0.1 cun from the corner of the fifth fingernail.
- On the ulnar aspect of the little finger, about 0.1 cun outside the corner of the cuticle.
- On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of the lines drawn along the ulnar border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
- Puncture subcutaneously 0.1 cun or prick to bleed.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Slanted insertion slanted slightly toward the wrist, 0.1 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
- Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1 to 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
- Jing-Well point
- Me6tal point
- Entry point
- Disperses Wind and Heat
- Facilitates the flow of milk
- Benefits the breasts
- Moistens Dryness
- Clears Heat
- Benefits the sensory orifices
- Subdues Wind
- Opens the Orifices
- Revives consciousness
- Removes obstruction from the channel
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- This point has a special effect on restoring consciousness.
- This point has a sedative effect.
- This point is used for cosmetic breast enlargement.