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This is the Jing-Well and Metal point of the Small Intestine channel. It clears heat, benefits the breasts and promotes lactation, and restores consciousness.
Location
On the ulnar side of the little finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
Anatomy
The nail bed of the little finger; the arterial and venous network of the digit; the palmar and dorsal digital nerves from the ulnar nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Clears heat and benefits the throat
- Promotes lactation and benefits the breasts
- Restores consciousness and opens the orifices
Indications
Insufficient lactation, mastitis, sore throat, headache, febrile disease, loss of consciousness, and eye disorders.
Needling
0.1 cun shallow insertion, or prick to bleed.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion, particularly to promote lactation.
Point Combinations
With SI-11 and ST-18 for insufficient lactation; with the Jing-well points for loss of consciousness.
Classical Text References
The Jing-Well (Metal) point of the Small Intestine, classically used for lactation and febrile disease.
Cautions & Contraindications
Bleeding technique requires a sterile lancet.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
