HT-9 Shaochong - Little Rushing In
More Spirit Names: Lesser Yin Rushing, Lesser Surge, Lesser Pouring, Lesser Rushing
| English: | Lesser Rushing |
| Also Known As: | Lesser Pouring Small Thoroughfare Little Rushing In Small Assault Lesser Yin Rushing Lesser Surge |
Location
- About 0.1 cun from the base of the little fingernail at the radial side.
- On the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
- Located about 0.1 cun from the radial corner of the fifth fingernail.
- On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of the lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Needling
- Straight insertion, 0.1 to 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
- Puncture subcutaneously 0.1 cun. or prick with a three-edged needle to cause bleeding.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1 to 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
Command Functions
- Jing-Well point
- Wood point
- Tonification point
- Exit point
Actions
- Tonifies the Heart
- Revives consciousness
- Subdues Wind
- Clears Heat
- Benefits the eyes, tongue and throat
- Regulates Heart Qi
- Calms the Shen
- Opens the Heart Orifices
- Relieves fullness
Indications
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Combinations
| KI-4 | LI-11 | |
Heat in the mouth | Fever | Fear and fright with Heart pain |
Contraindications
Notes
- This point can be used when the Heart is empty.
- It is good for unstable moods.
- Bleed for Heart attack or severe sore throat.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | This is the mother's loving breast, creating birth, growth and determination for the body, mind and spirit as it carries Wood to Fire. It pours and flows in rather than rushing, since the Heart must receive energy in the correct quantity: think of governing the fire through how much fuel comes through. It lends Fire the qualities of birth and growth, and the determination to get up and get going. A safe, gentle place to feed, fuel and secure the spirit without overwhelming it, with a mother's care. It brings rebirth and growth, the ability to lead and to take the next step. |
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| Worsley | Location: At the nail point on the radial (thumb-facing) side of the little finger. |
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From Class
- ST-40, ST-45, HT-9 (agitation from heat): When heat agitates the Heart and stirs the Shen, ST-40, ST-45 and HT-9 reduce excitability and irritability. (Lewis)
- HT-9 Shaochong / HT-5: Open the portals (orifices); the pericardium channel lacks a point for this. (Gioioso)
- HT-9 Shaochong — Prosperity/Reputation palace: Opens the heart and supports authentic self-expression not dependent on others' approval. (Lewis)
- Clear the shen: ST-40, ST-45, HT-9: Heart and stomach are the most yang of their groups, so act most on the spirit. (Yuen)
- Jing-well indications (overview): Jing-wells open the portals and resuscitate yang: PC-9, SI-1, HT-9 for behavior change; LU-11, LI-1 throat; SP-1 stops bleeding; HT-9 tongue pain, heart attack. (Gioioso)
- Orifice-opening points by archetype: LI-1, ST-7, SI-1, PC-9, HT-9, KI-1, BL-63: Yang channels open orifices: LI-1, ST-7, SI-1; yin exceptions PC-9, HT-9, KI-1; water: BL-63 Jinmen (his favorite); not all jing-wells open orifices. (Yuen)
- Heart channel as 'an ode to the journey' (citing Jeffrey Yuen): From axilla to little finger, the Heart channel reflects the lessons of being human; its nine points correspond to the nine heart pains / nine palaces. (Lewis)
- Reverse five-element release sequence: Release the elements in reverse: Metal LU-11, Fire HT-9 (or PC-9), Water KI-2, Earth SP-21, Wood LV-14. (Lewis)