Shao Ze (SI1)

📍 Location

On the ulnar side of the little finger, 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.

🏥 Indications

Jing-well point of the small intestine: postpartum insufficient lactation (best-known use), breast abscess, coma, heat disease, sore throat, and eye opacity.

🖐️ Stimulation method

Shallow insertion 0.1 cun; repeated massage may promote lactation.

⚠️ Contraindications

Use caution with bloodletting in bleeding disorders.

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