手少阴心经 Heart Channel

Question 1

HT 3 name/big picture

Answer 1

少海 （合穴）

Question 2

HT 5 name/big picture

Answer 2

通里 （络穴） Luo connecting

Question 3

HT 5 location

Answer 3

CAM: when the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist
Deadman: on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1cun proximal to Shenmen HE-7

Question 4

HT 5 functions

Answer 4

Functions: calms the spirit, regulates Heart rhythm, benefits the tongue, activates the channel and
alleviates pain.
RX Function: nourishes HT Qi; aphasia and other
speech issues; SI Heat.
Combine with: +Du15, Ren22 for aphasia;
+HT8, SI2, SI5

Question 5

HT 6 name/big picture

Answer 5

阴郗（郗穴）xi-cleft

Question 6

HT 6 location

Answer 6

CAM: when the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnarius, 0.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
Deadman: on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5cun proximal to Shenmen HE-7

Question 7

HT 6 functions

Answer 7

Functions: regulates HT Blood, calms the spirit, moderates acute conditions, clears Deficiency Fire and alleviates night sweating.
RX Function: tonifies HT Yin and treats night sweats. Combine with: +KD7 for night sweats

Question 8

HT 7 name/big picture

Answer 8

神门 （输/原穴） Shu-stream/ yuan-source

Question 9

HT 7 location

Answer 9

CAM: at the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor ulnarius
Deadman: at the wrist joint, on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in the depression at the
proximal border of the pisiform bone

Question 10

HT 7 functions

Answer 10

Functions: calms the spirit, regulates and tonifies the Heart.
RX Function: tonifies HT Blood, treats insomnia and
palpitations, calms spirit.
Combine with: + SP6, Anmian for insomnia;
+Ren14, UB15, PC6 for palpitations

Question 11

HT 8 name/big picture

Answer 11

少府 （荥穴）ying-spring Horary

Question 12

HT 8 location

Answer 12

CAM: when the palm faces upward, the point is between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones; when a
fist is made, the point is where the tip of the little finger rests.
Deadman: on the palm, in the depression between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where the tip
of the little finger rests when a fist is made

Question 13

HT 8 functions

Answer 13

Functions: clears Heat from the Heart and Small Intestine, calms the spirit, regulates HT Qi, activates
the channel and alleviates pain.
RX Function: clears HT Heat. Combine with: +LI11

Question 14

HT 9 name/big picture

Answer 14

少冲 （井穴）Jing-well

Question 15

HT 9 location

Answer 15

CAM: on the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
Deadman: on the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial
border of the nail and the base of the nail, 0.1 cun

Question 16

HT 9 functions

Answer 16

Functions: revives consciousness; clears Heat and benefits the tongue, eyes and throat; regulates HT Qi and calms the spirit.
RX Function: clears HT Heat and opens Orifices for
Phlegm Misting the Mind.
Combine with: +LI11 to clear HT Heat.

Question 17

HT Channel Pathway

Answer 17

1. The HT Meridian has three branches, each of which begins in the HT. 2. One branch runs downward through the diaphragm to connect to the Sl. 3. A second branch runs upward from the HT along the side of the throat to meet the eye. 4. The third branch runs across the chest from the Heart to the LU, then descends and emerges in the underarm. 5. It passes along the midline of the inside of the upper arm, 6. runs downward across the inner elbow, along the midline of the inside of the forearm, 7. crosses the wrist and palm, and terminates at the inside tip of the little finger, where it connects with the 51 Meridian .