Heart

Question 1

What channel is interiorly-exteriorly coupled with the Heart channel of hand shaoyin?

Answer 1

Small Intestine channel

This is based on six channel theory.

Question 2

Which channel is paired with the Heart channel of hand shaoyin?

Answer 2

Kidney channel of foot shaoyin

This pairing is significant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Question 3

How does the Heart-Small Intestine relationship strengthen?

Answer 3

• The Heart primary channel connects with the Small Intestine fu
• The Heart divergent channel connects with the Small Intestine channel at the inner canthus
• The Heart luo-connecting channel meets with the Small Intestine primary channel

These connections illustrate the interrelatedness of these channels.

Question 4

What anatomical structure does a branch of the Heart primary channel ascend alongside?

Answer 4

Oesophagus

This branch indicates the Heart’s connection to the digestive system.

Question 5

What tissues does a branch of the Heart primary channel connect with?

Answer 5

Tissues surrounding the eye

This connection emphasizes the Heart’s influence on vision.

Question 6

Where does the Heart divergent channel ascend to?

Answer 6

Inner canthus

This is a point of connection to the Small Intestine channel.

Question 7

Where does the Heart luo-connecting channel ascend to?

Answer 7

Root of the tongue

This connection may play a role in speech and taste.

Question 8

Where does the Heart divergent channel emerge?

Answer 8

Face

This emergence point may relate to facial expressions and emotions.