Acupoint · HT8
Lesser Palace HT8
shao fu
Location
On the palm, between the fourth and fifth metacarpals — where the tip of the little finger rests when a fist is made.
Point-taking cue
Lesser Palace: make a fist and the little fingertip lands on it.
Meridian
Heart Meridian · Palm · Fire
Point categories
Ying-spring point
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
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