SI01 (Lesser Marsh)

少澤shǎo zé

Small Intestine Meridian

Location of acupuncture point SI01 (Lesser Marsh)
77
Indications
12
Protocols

Location

On the ulnar side of the little finger about 01 thumb width from corner of the nail.

Cautions

Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders.

Indications

Conditions for which SI01 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Breast AbscessBreast AbscessAgitationBenefit BreastsBenefit BreastsBenefit Fingers LittleBenefit Fingers LittleBenefit Sensory OrificesBenefit Sensory OrificesChillsCommon ColdCoughDeafnessDisease FebrileDisease FebrilePsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderDizzinessDroolingErosion MouthErosion MouthEyesight / Vision Superficial ObstructionSuperficial Obstruction VisionFeverHeatHeat MouthHeat MouthStiff NeckImmobility NeckLactation DeficiencyLactation DeficiencyLactation LowLactation LowMalariaNosebleedArm NumbnessArm NumbnessOppression ChestOppression ChestChest PainChest PainRib PainRib PainElbow PainElbow PainHeadacheHeadacheHeart PainHeart PainShoulder PainShoulder PainShoulder Postero Lateral PainShoulder Postero-lateral PainPharyngitisRed EyesRed EyesCold Below Heart SensationCold Below Heart SensationShiveringMuscle SpasmsMuscle SpasmsSpontaneous SweatingSpontaneous SweatingBreast SwellingBreast SwellingTinnitusTongue Body CurledTongue Body CurledTongue Body StiffTongue Body StiffTremor ArmTremor ArmMouth UlcersMouth UlcersLoss of ConsciousnessUnconsciousness WindstrokeUnconsciousness Windstroke

Protocols using SI01

  • Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation PostpartumLI04, LI11, ST18, SI01, CV12, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8)
  • Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding PostpartumLU01, LI04, ST17, ST18, SP20, SI01, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, GB21, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
  • Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation PostpartumLU01, LI04, ST17, ST18, SP20, SI01, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, GB21, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8)
  • Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding PostpartumLI04, SI01, GB20, GB21 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
  • Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation PostpartumLI04, ST11, ST17, SP20, SI01, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, GB21, CV16, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8)
  • Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding PostpartumSP06, SI01, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
  • Insufficient Lactation PostpartumSI01 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.2007.02.004)
  • Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding PostpartumST18, ST36, SP06, SI01, PC06, LV03, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
  • Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding PostpartumLI04, LI11, ST18, SI01, CV12, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
  • Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation PostpartumLI04, SI01, GB20, GB21 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8)
  • Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding PostpartumST18, ST36, SI01, BL18, BL20, BL21, LV03, LV14, CV12, CV17, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
  • Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation PostpartumSP06, SI01, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8)