HT9 - Shaochong (Heart Point 9)

Point features

Where is it located

HT9 is located at the radial angle of the little finger, 0.1 cun from the base of the nail, on the outer side of the finger.

Functions

• Jing-Well and Wood point of the Heart meridian
• Revives consciousness, eliminates toxic Heat
• Calms the Shen in acute crises and restores Shaoyin energy flow

What is it for

• Coma
• Collapse
• Loss of consciousness
• Confusion from Heart Fire
• Delirium
• Sudden aphasia, excessive heat in the head

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with HT9, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Shaochong, 'Assault of the Small', is an emergency point to revive consciousness and dispel Heart toxic Fire, often used in serious situations like febrile delirium, energy shock, or acute psychic attack. It is also included in protocols for Full Fire affecting the Shen. It can be stimulated with pricking techniques and combined with HT8, PC9, DU26, KD1.

Available on the AcupointsMap app:

• Interactive 3D visualization of the point
• Complete functions and therapeutic indications
• Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
• Complete pathway of the meridian of Heart
• Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
• Associated pathology sheets
• Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin

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