Heart 6-9 Flashcards
Ht 6 Name
Yin Cleft
Ht 6 Classification
Xi-Cleft
Ht 6 Location
Radial side of tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun above the transverse crease of wrist
Ht 6 Needling
0.5-1 Perp
Ht 6 Action
Regulates Ht blood
Calms the spirit
Moderates Acute
Clears deficient fire and alleviates night sweating
Ht 7 Name
Spirit Gate
Ht 7 Classification
Shu Stream (Earth)
Yuan Source
Ht 7 Location
At ulnar end of transverse crease of wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris
Ht 7 Needling
0.3-0.5 Perp
Ht 7 Caution
Ulnar artery and ulnar nerve lie adjacent to this point
Ht 7 Action
Calms the spirit
Regulates and tonifies the heart
Ht 8 Name
Lesser Palace
Ht 8 Classification
Ying Spring (Fire)
Ht 8 Location
Between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. With a fist made, the point is where the tip of the little finger rests
Ht 8 Needling
0.3-0.5 Perp