HT 8 - Acupuncture Point - Shao Fu | Chinese Medicine Theory

Names Of Shao Fu

When a loose fist is made where the tip of the little finger rests between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones.
For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

HT Fire effecting the SI effecting the UB, heat descending to the lower jiao - incontinence, difficult urination, fungal infections, genital itching.
Channel issues, sore throat, tongue stiffness, pain along the ulnar aspect of the arms.
Heart Qi Deficiency - palpitations, fear, hot palms.
Emotional disorders - although PC 8 may be a better choice.
HT Fire effecting the mouth - ulcers, canker sores, etc. - although PC 7 or PC 8 may be a better choice.
Local point for arm pain, elbow pain, and/or pain in the pinky finger.

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

Excess heat conditions, more cooling than PC 7 which can be used for heat from an excess or deficient issue.
Heat in the mouth, mouth or tongue ulcers, cold sores from Heart or Stomach Fire.
Cools Ying and Blood stage heat, fevers with damage to the yin.
Cools the Blood, blood in the stool or urine, nosebleeds.
Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Important point for qi gong healing, can increase internal energy by placing PC 8 on GV 20.

Ear Problems of any etiology such as excess tinnitus, especially those arising from a LV issue such as LV Qi Stagnation or LV Yin Deficiency.
Distal point for temporal headaches, shoulder a/or upper back pain, pain a/or inflammation in the throat.
Eye diseases with GB 37.