SI 8 - Acupuncture Point - Xiao Hai | Chinese Medicine Theory

Names Of Xiao Hai

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?.

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

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:

He Sea Point - useful for counterflow Qi/diarrhea, hot skin conditions, phlegm-heat excess.
Acute/Chronic or Exterior/Interior Conditions.
Upper body edema, enuresis.
Local point for the elbow - tendonitis, tennis elbow.
Classically noted for the 5 types of Lumbar Pain - possibly the upper body equivalent of UB 40.
Main treatment point of Kidney Sho pattern (with KD 7 and LU 8) - in Japanese style Five Phase treatment protocol.

Chronic angina - palpitations, anxiety, panic attacks, sensation of "pounding" heart particularly in the upper abdominal area.
Tremors of the hand a/or arm, Parkinson's disease - localized pain in the elbow and arm.
Gastrointestinal disorders, "sudden turmoil disease" - vomiting and diarrhea.
Clears Ying Stage Heat - summer-heat stroke, other heat disease.

Pain, numbness, tremors, etc. of the lower arms a/or hands - Parkinson's, stroke.
Good local point to move the Qi and Blood.
Spirit disorders from phlegm a/or heat etiologies - epilepsy, depression, anxiety, nervousness, poor memory, fuzzy thinking.
Water Point - redness of the eyes, mouth ulcerations.

Transforms phlegm, reduce lymph swellings, thyroid disorders.
Elbow pain, tendonitis.
One-sided headache, migraines.
Useful for depression a/or anxiety, especially with chest pain or oppression, angina a/or palpitations.
Epilepsy (phlegm obstruction), possibly mania as well.
Differentiation:
TH 5 is for headache anywhere whereas TH 10 is specifically for one-sided headaches

Reduction of high fevers, patients with the 4 bigs, combine with LI 1, LI 2 or LI 4.
Damp Heat skin diseases, red, itchy, oozing & inflamed (hives, herpes zoster, acne), may be used with UB 40 for any skin disease.
ST Excess Issues, burning diarrhea.
Elbow and upper limb disorders, pain and inflammation, atrophy, tremors - expels wind dampness from the channel.
Hot flashes a/or menstrual issues with heat in the Blood.
Expels summer heat with UB 40 & SP 10, for heat stroke add SI 3.
Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Useful for any blood circulation issue (raynaud's, anemia, etc.), skin problems (hives, itchiness), tennis elbow.