Heart

Question 1

HT-5

Penetrating Inside

Answer 1

Lou-Connecting

Palm up,on radial side of tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above transverse crease of wrist

Rx: nourishes HT Qi, aphasia and other speech issues, SI heat

+DU15, REN23 for aphasia
+HT8, SI2, SI5 for HT heat

Question 2

HT-6

Answer 2

Xi Cleft

Palm up, radial side of tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, .5 cun above transverse crease of wrist

Rx: HT Yin & night sweats

+KI7 for night sweats

Question 3

HT-7

Spirit Gate

Answer 3

Earth

At ulnar end of transverse crease of wrist, in depression on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris tendon proximal to pisiform

Rx: tonifies HT blood & treats insomnia and palpitations, calms spirit

+Sp6, Anmian for insomnia
+Ren14, BL15, PC6 for palpitations

Question 4

HT-8

Lesser Palace

Answer 4

Fire, Horary 11am-1pm

Palm up, between the 4th & 5th metacarpals. When a fist is made, the point is where tip of little finger rests.

Rx: Clears HT heat

+LI11

Question 5

HT-9

Little Rushing In

Answer 5

Wood, Exit

On radial side of little finger, .1 cun posterior to corner of nail

Rx: clears HT heat & opens orifices for phlegm misting the mind

+LI11 for HT heat