Acupoint · SI1
Lesser Marsh SI1
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Location
On the little finger, ulnar side of the distal segment, 0.1 finger-cun from the corner of the nail.
Point-taking cue
Lesser Marsh: the flow begins like a small marsh beside the little fingernail.
Meridian
Small Intestine Meridian · Little finger · Fire
Point categories
Jing-well 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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