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
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

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

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.

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