SI 8 - Acupuncture Point - Xiao Hai

SI 8 Names

• English Name: Small Sea
• Pinyin Name: Xiao Hai
• Chinese Character: 小海

Location

• Between the olecranon process of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, found with the elbow flexed.
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

SI 8 Clinical Uses

• Elbow problems, swelling, trembling, pain, numbness, weakness - channel issues with excess wind a/or heat.
• Submandibular region swelling or pain, toothache, gums, cheek, neck, scapula, axilla.
• Epilepsy  

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SI 8 Point Associations

SI 8 TCM Patterns

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

• Liver Wind
• Liver Fire
• Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

SI 8 Conditions Treated

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

• Arm Pain
• Toothache
• Mouth Sores (Ulcers)
• Neck Pain
• Epilepsy (Seizure)

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".