HT Flashcards
What point is in the depression at the centre of the axilla?
HT 1
What point has these functions?
Promotes the movement of qi and alleviates pain in the Heart, chest and lateral costal region.
Regulates the flow of qi through the whole arm.
HT1
Where is HT 2 located?
3 cun proximal to the medial end of the transverse cubital crease
What is the Sea and Water point of the HT meridian?
HT 3
What point is midway between Quze P-3 and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow is fully flexed?
HT 3
What point has these functions?
Treats disorders of the hand and arm
Transforms phlegm which disturbs the spirit
HT 3
HT 4 is what type of point?
River and Metal
Where is HT 4 located?
On the radial side of tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun proximal to HT 7
What are the functions of HT 4?
Calms the spirit
Benefits the voice
Relaxes the muscles and sinews
What is the Luo-Connecting point of the HT meridian?
HT 5
Which point is found on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun proximal to HT 7?
HT 5
Why is HT 5 so important?
Has a strong action on the emotional aspect of the spirit
Regulates the rhythm of the heart
The luo-channel ascends to the tongue and eye
The luo-channel connects with the Small Intestine channel
What is the Cleft point of the HT meridian?
HT 6
On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun proximal to HT 7…what point is this?
HT 6
What point has these functions?
Important point for night sweating and steaming bone
Treats blood stasis in the Heart and chest
Regulates the Heart and spirit
HT 6
Why is HT 7 so important?
The principal Heart channel point to regulate the spirit
Regulates (and as the shu-stream and yuan-source point is the principal Heart channel point to tonify the Heart zang)
What type of point is HT 7?
Stream, Earth, and Source
At the wrist joint, on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in the depression at the proximal border of the pisiform bone…. What point is this?
HT 7
What is the Spring and Fire point of the HT meridian?
HT 8
What are the functions of HT 8?
Clears Small Intestine and Bladder heat deriving from HT fire
Treats both stagnation and deficiency of HT Qi
Where is HT 8?
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.
What is the Well and Wood point of the HT meridian?
HT 9
What point is found on the medial and proximal corner of the nail on the little finger?
HT 9
What is the function of HT 9?
Restores consciousness
Treats the upper portion of HT meridian
What type of meridian is the HT?
Yang Ming of Foot
What is the HT’s time?
7-9am
