Small Intestine 1, Shao Ze
少澤, shào zé, "Lesser Marsh"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Xiao Jixiǎo jí小吉Small Propitiousness
Meridian
Meridian:
Small Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the ulnar side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
  • Deadman
On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of 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.
Innervation
Innervation:
The palmar digital proprial nerve and the dorsal digital nerve derived from the ulnar nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The arterial and venous network formed by the palmar digital proprial artery and vein and the dorsal digital artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.1 inch, or prick the point to cause bleeding.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1 to 0.2 cun or prick to bleed.

Special Groups:
  • Entry Point - San Jiao (Triple Burner)
  • Entry Point - Small Intestine

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