Heart 5 (HE5) – Tongli, Penetrating the Interior
Location
HT5 is located on the inside of the forelimb, about one thumb-width below HT7, between the tendons.
Functions
HT5 can help strengthen the heart, calm the mind, and support in cases of arrhythmia or anxiety.
Indicators
Safety
This point should only be treated by experienced individuals, as improper use may cause discomfort.
Medical information
HT5 is located on the medial forearm, on the line between HT7 and HT3, in the groove between the flexor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum superficialis muscles, approximately 1 cun proximal to HT7.
HT5 is used to treat heart Qi deficiency, palpitations, arrhythmias, anxiety, and aphasia. It regulates heart Qi and calms the Shen.
Caution with deep needling to avoid injury to surrounding structures such as nerves and vessels. Do not use in cases of acute infection or local lesions.
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