Acupoint Medicine - Shao Ze

Nomenclature:

English name/meaning: Lesser Marsh
Chinese name: Shao Ze
Chinese pinyin: 少泽

Location:

The acupoint is on the ulnar side of the little finger, at the outer corner of the nail.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits:

• Expels Wind-Heat

• Purges Heat in the eye and ear

• Revives consciousness

• Promotes lactation

• Opens the channel
  

Scientific Benefits:

• Treats conjunctivitis

• Clears pus in eyes

• Treats tinnitus

• Increases milk production

• Benefits breasts circulation

• Relieves sore throat and headache

Spirituality Fact:

Shao Ze is an empirical point for insufficient lactation. Under the acupuncture theory, Shao Ze is considered the Jing-Well points where qi energy bubbles up. Jing-Well points are indicated to revive consciousness. Jing-Well points are known to treat fullness below the Heart and clear Heat which explains how this point can treat the various illnesses related to Heatiness and blockages.

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