NCCAOM Heart Points Flashcards
Ht5: Special Properties
Luo-connecting
Ht6: Special Properties
Xi-cleft
Ht7: Special Properties
Shu-Stream
Yuan-Source
Ht8: Special Properties
Ying-spring
Horary
Ht9: Special Properties
Jing-Well
Ht5: Location
When the palm faces upwards, the point is on the radial side of the tendon m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist
Ht6: Location
When the palm faces upward, the point is on the side of the tendon of m.flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun above the transverse wrist crease.
Ht7: Location
At the ulnar end of the transverse wrist crease, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of m. Flexor carpi ulnaris
Ht8: Location
When the palm is faced upwards, the point is between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones’ when a fist is made, the point is where the tip of the little finger rests.
Ht9: Location
On the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Ht5: Actions
1) Calms the spirit
2) Regulates Heart Rhythm
3) Benefits the tongue
4) Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Ht6: Actions
1) Regulates Heart blood
2) Calms the Spirit
3) Moderates acute conditions
4) Clears deficiency fire and alleviates night sweating
Ht7: Actions
1) Calms the spirit
2) Regulates and tonifies the heart
Hr8: Actions
1) Clears heat from the Heart and Small Intestine
2) Calms the spirit
3) Regulates Heart qi
4) Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Ht9: Actions
1) Revives consciousness
2) Clears heat and benefits the tongue, eyes, and throat
3) Regulates Heart Qi
4) Calms the spirit
