Photorealistic left hand with a yellow circle marking Shao Chong HT9

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Find Shao Chong (HT9) at the little fingernail

Shao Chong (少冲, HT9) sits at the radial base of the little fingernail. A short press when festive heaty foods leave throat heat, restlessness, or a preference for cold drinks.

In brief

Shao Chong (少冲, HT9) sits at the base of the little fingernail on the radial (thumb) side. Using the thumb of the opposite hand, massage for 30 seconds to one minute until a slight soreness. Either hand works. Stop if pain sharpens.

  • Shao Chong (少冲, HT9): press the marked radial nail corner.

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Point guide

Find & press

  1. Locate the nail root

    Look at either little finger. Find the base of the nail on the radial side (toward the ring finger / centre of the hand).

  2. Press 30–60 seconds

    Using the thumb of the opposite hand, massage the point for 30 seconds to one minute until you feel a slight soreness.

  3. Switch hands

    Repeat on the other little finger if both sides are easy to reach.

  4. Stop cues

    Ease off if the press feels sharp, numb, or wrong. Mild ache that eases on release is common; sharp pain is a stop signal.

Try today Locate Shao Chong on either little finger and massage 30–60 seconds.

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Self-press tips are educational, not personal medical advice. Book a consult for heaty symptoms that keep returning.

FAQs

Quick questions

Where is Shao Chong (HT9)?

At the base of the little fingernail on the radial side. Massage with the opposite thumb for 30–60 seconds until a slight soreness.

Why press HT9 for heaty CNY foods?

In this festive tip set, Shao Chong joins Tai Chong and He Gu when heaty snacks leave sore throat, constipation, yellow urine, or a craving for cold drinks. Home press is a short habit, not a diagnosis.

How long should I press, and should it hurt?

About 30 seconds to one minute per side. A dull soreness is the cue; sharp pain means ease off.

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