Acupoint · SI8
Small Sea SI8
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Location
At the back of the elbow, in the hollow between the olecranon and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Point-taking cue
Small Sea: the hollow between the elbow's two bony points; pressing sends a tingle toward the little finger.
Meridian
Small Intestine Meridian · Elbow · Fire
Point categories
He-sea 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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