Based on the theory of ＂milk-blood homology＂

the

evidence of Shaoze (SI 1) in treatment of postpartum hypogalactia was explored and the clinical application introduced. In traditional Chinese medicine

small intestine meridian and the functions of small intestine are extensively involved in the procedure of milk formation

i.e. transformation

transportation and connection. Shaoze (SI 1) communicates the meridians of hand-

taiyang

and hand-

shaoyin

. It enhances the connection of the small intestine with the heart

spleen and stomach. It is the

jing

-well point for unblocking and moistening to promote the transformation and transportation of

qi

and blood and improve lactation. This acupoint is specifically characterized as promoting lactation in the small intestine meridian and is valuable considerably in clinical practice of hypogalactia of deficiency pattern/syndrome.