# HT08 Shaofu (Lesser Mansion) – Heart Meridian

少府 · shǎo fǔ

Location: When palm faces upward, point is between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones; when fist is made point is where tip of the little finger rests.

Cautions: No specific contraindications.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/ht08

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Agitation, Anthropophobia Fear Of People, Anthropophobia Fear Of People, Anxiety, Benefit Regulate Qi Heart, Calm Spirit Shen, Calm Spirit Shen, Common Cold, Qi Deficiency, Qi Deficiency, Sadness & Depression, Sadness & Depression, Urinary Problems, Urinary Problems, Bedwetting, Fright, Epilepsy Fullness, Epilepsy Fullness, Heat Heart, Heat Heart, Heat Small Intestine, Heat Small Intestine, Genital Itching, Genital Itching, Malaria Chronic, Malaria Chronic, Pain, Chest Pain, Chest Pain, Genital Pain, Genital Pain, Sore Throat, Sore Throat, Palpitations, Uterine Prolapse, Uterine Prolapse, Regulate Qi Heart, Globus Hystericus Plumstone Qi Sensation, Globus Hystericus / Plumstone Qi Sensation, Shivering, Sighing Excessive, Sighing Excessive, Channel Stagnation, Channel Stagnation, Tongue Body Stiff, Tongue Body Stiff

## Most often selected alongside HT08

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- SP03 (Great White) – 14 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 10 protocols
- GB20 (Wind Pool) – 8 protocols
- LU08 (Channels Ditch) – 7 protocols
- LU09 (Great Source) – 7 protocols
- LU10 (Fish Border) – 7 protocols
- SP10 (Sea Of Blood) – 7 protocols
- GV23 (Upper Star) – 6 protocols

## Protocols using HT08

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Restlessness, Irritability, Nicotine Withdrawal | HT07, HT08, KD03, KD06, PC07 | 14 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nem179 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Photophobia, Eye Pain, Vision Blurred, Dry Eye, Eye Itching, Eye Foreign Body Sensation, Eye Burning, Eye Dryness | LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB04, GB20, GV23 | 21 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-112 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Acne Vulgaris, Skin Inflammation, Skin Papules, Skin Nodules | LI11, LI20, ST02, ST06, ST36, SP03, SP06, SP10, HT08, PC06, LV03 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-82 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cough, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Dyspnea, Rhinorrhea, Rhinosinusitis | LU09, LU10, LI04, LI20, SP03, HT08, GV23 | 35 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep240 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vasoconstriction Smoking-induced, Temperature Decreased Skin | HT08, KD02 | 6 days | doi:10.1155/2012/507937 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache, Muscle Pain, Fatigue Chronic, Fatigue Unexplained, Sleep Unrefreshing, Memory Impaired, Malaise Post-exertional | LU08, SP03, HT08, BL15, CV06 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-147 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Spleen Deficiency, Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee | ST35, SP01, SP02, SP09, HT08, BL39, LV01 | 42 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dyspnea, Neuromuscular Atrophy, Respiratory Insufficiency, Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | LU09, LU10, SP03, HT08 | 5 days | doi:10.1155/2013/506317 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Eye Dryness, Eye Discomfort | LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 | 21 days | doi:10.1111/j.1755-3768.2010.02027.x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Fatigue Chronic, Sleep Unrefreshing, Fatigue Post-exertional | LU08, SP03, HT08, BL15, CV06 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0857-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Temperature Dysregulation Face | HT08, KD02 | 1 days | doi:10.1155/2015/703439 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist Pain, Hand Weakness, Hand Numbness, Tingling Fingers | LU09, LI11, HT02, HT07, HT08, PC04, PC06, PC07, PC08 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2017/7420648 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Stool Loose, Menstruation Irregular, Vision Visual Field Defect, Vision Blind Spot, Neck Myofascial Pain | LI04, LI10, ST36, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT08, SI03, SI13, BL10, BL18, BL20, BL22, BL23, BL65, PC06, PC07, GB20, GB21, GB34, LV03, GV14, GV20, MS14 | 120 days | doi:10.1177/21649561211021081 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysuria, Leg Pain, Lower Back Pain, Spasticity, Balance Impaired, Lower Extremity Weakness, Gait Disturbance | LU08, ST34, ST36, ST37, SP01, SP02, SP03, SP10, HT08, BL15, BL16, BL17, BL18, BL19, KD03, KD07, LV01 | 23 days | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9691 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Incomplete-spinal-cord-injury, Motor-deficit, Sensory-deficit, Activities-of-daily-living Impaired | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, HT08, SI03, SI04, BL62, TB02, TB06, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2021/5671998 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Palpitations, Depression, Insomnia, Dyspepsia, Fatigue Post-covid | LU08, LU11, LI05, ST25, ST36, HT08, SI05, GB20, LV02, LV04, CV04 | 10 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039121 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysmenorrhea Primary, Menstrual Pain | LU07, HT08, PC06 | 18 days | doi:10.27167/d.cnki.gjinu.2022.002164 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Liver Qi Stagnation With Heat | ST01, HT08, BL01, LV02 | 28 days | doi:10.27021/d.cnki.gfjzc.2025.000113 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Sleep Difficulty Initiating, Sleep Difficulty Maintaining | ST36, SP06, HT07, HT08, BL62, KD06, PC06, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2018/9152705 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Parkinson's Disease, Cognitive Impairment Mild | ST36, SP03, HT08, BL62, BL66, KD03, KD06, PC08, CV12, CV14, GV20, GV23, GV24, XH03 | 90 days | doi:10.27126/d.cnki.ghlzy.2025.000006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Dyspepsia, Long Covid, Adjustment Disorder | LU08, LU11, LI05, ST25, ST36, HT08, SI05, GB20, LV02, LV04, CV04 | 28 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039121 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Asthma, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Obstruction Nasal, Rhinosinusitis | LU09, LU10, LI04, LI20, SP03, HT08, GV23, XH03 | 35 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep240 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Visual Field Defect, Neck Pain | LI04, LI10, ST36, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT08, SI03, SI13, BL10, BL18, BL20, BL22, BL23, BL65, PC06, PC07, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV14, GV20, MS14 | 120 days | doi:10.1177/21649561211021081 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ataxia, Gait Disturbance, Gait Instability | LU08, ST34, ST36, ST37, SP01, SP02, SP03, SP10, HT08, KD03, KD07, LV01 | 21 days | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9691 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder | LU08, LU11, LI05, ST25, ST36, HT08, SI05, GB20, LV02, LV04, CV04 | 30 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039121 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Heat Blood, Heat Blood | LI11, SP10, HT08, BL40, PC08, LV02, LV03 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Heat Interior, Fire Interior, Heat Interior, Fire Interior | LU10, LI04, LI11, ST44, HT08, KD01, PC08, LV02, LV03, GV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Psychological Agitation Disorder, Psychological Agitation Disorder | ST40, HT08, PC08 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Heat Bladder, Damp Bladder, Heat Bladder, Damp Bladder | ST28, SP11, SP12, HT08, BL22, BL27, BL28, BL31, BL35, BL36, BL39, KD10 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Fire Heart, Fire Heart | HT08, SI05, SI07 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dry Eye Syndromes | LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 | – | Acupuncture for Dry Eye Syndrome. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00969280 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Ovarian Problems, Heat Excessive, Fire Heart, Bleeding Uterine, Ovarian Problems, Heat Excessive, Fire Heart, Bleeding Uterine | SP01, SP10, HT08, LV08, CV03 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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