H9 Shaochong ( JingWell Point , C9 )

Location On the radial side of the little finger , about - 0 . 1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail

Indications Palpitation , cardiac pain , pain in the chest and hypochondriac regions , mania , febrile diseases , loss of consciousness .

Method Puncture subcutaneously - 0 . 1 inch , or prick with a three edged needle to cause bleeding . Moxibustion is applicable

Vasculature The arterial and venous network formed by the palmar digital proprial artery and vein .

Innervation The palmar digital proprial nerve derived from the ulnar nerve .