Shaoze (SI1)
Shaoze (SI1), “Lesser Marsh”, is a point on the Small Intestine meridian. It is point 1 of the 19 on the channel. Jing-Well of the Small Intestine: promotes lactation, dispels Heat and opens the sensory orifices.
Location
At the ulnar corner of the little-finger nail, 0.1 cun from the nail corner.
Functions according to tradition
Jing-Well of the Small Intestine: promotes lactation, dispels Heat and opens the sensory orifices.
Traditional indications
- Insufficient lactation
- Mastitis
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Neck stiffness
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
It is the first or last point of the channel, at the tip of a finger or toe, where tradition says the Qi “wells up”. It is credited with a rapid effect and has been used to clear heat and in acute situations.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- DU14 Dazhui (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Fever, Neck stiffness
- GV13 Taodao (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Fever, Neck stiffness
- LI1 Shangyang (Large Intestine): Fever, Sore throat
- LI2 Erjian (Large Intestine): Fever, Sore throat
- SP18 Tianxi (Spleen): Insufficient lactation, Mastitis
- ST18 Rugen (Stomach): Insufficient lactation, Mastitis
Point profile
- Code
- SI1
- Pinyin name
- Shào Zé
- Characters
- 少泽
- Translation
- Lesser Marsh
- Meridian
- Small Intestine
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- Jing-Well
- Topics
- Lactation, Fever
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
