What is Heart Channel of Hand Shaoyin?

Shǒu Shào Yīn Xīn Jīng · 手少阴心经 · Channels & Vessels

This channel begins in the heart, descends through the diaphragm to the small intestine, and then emerges from the axilla, running along the medial posterior aspect of the arm to the little finger.

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Heart Channel of Hand Shaoyin belongs to the Channels & Vessels group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Channels & Vessels terms

Bladder Channel of Foot TaiyangChong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)Du Mai (Governing Vessel)Eight Extraordinary VesselsGallbladder Channel of Foot ShaoyangKidney Channel of Foot ShaoyinLarge Intestine Channel of Hand YangmingLiver Channel of Foot JueyinLung Channel of Hand TaiyinLuo Mai (Collaterals)Pericardium Channel of Hand JueyinRen Mai (Conception Vessel)San Jiao Channel of Hand Shaoyang

Frequently asked questions

What is Heart Channel of Hand Shaoyin in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

This channel begins in the heart, descends through the diaphragm to the small intestine, and then emerges from the axilla, running along the medial posterior aspect of the arm to the little finger.

What category does Heart Channel of Hand Shaoyin belong to?

Heart Channel of Hand Shaoyin is part of the Channels & Vessels group of TCM concepts.

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