HT1 Jiquan

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

HT1 (Jiquan, “Jiquan”) is an acupuncture point on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. It is located in the center of the axilla (armpit), on the medial aspect of the axillary artery, which can be palpated when the arm is abducted. It unbinds the chest, activates the channel and alleviates pain, calms the spirit, and regulates Qi and Blood.

Location

In the center of the axilla (armpit), on the medial aspect of the axillary artery, which can be palpated when the arm is abducted.

Needling

With the arm abducted, palpate for the axillary artery and insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun, medial to the artery. Avoid the axillary artery.

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TCM functions

Unbinds the chest, activates the channel and alleviates pain, calms the spirit, and regulates Qi and Blood..

Indications

Heart pain, dry retching, vexation and fullness, coldness of the arm and elbow, cold limbs, pain and fullness under the ribs, sadness and sorrow, yellow eyes, arm and elbow coldness with inability to raise the arm, arm pain, arm and elbow contraction..

Clinical notes

As the first point of the Heart channel, Jiquan is primarily used for conditions affecting the channel pathway in the arm, such as pain, coldness, and motor impairment. It is also indicated for chest and heart-related symptoms like heart pain and fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, reflecting its connection to the Heart organ. Its effect on 'sadness and sorrow' highlights its role in regulating the emotions and calming the spirit.

On the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin channel

HT1 is one of 9 points on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. Nearby points:

HT2HT3HT4HT5HT6HT7HT8HT9

Frequently asked questions

Where is HT1 located?

HT1 (Jiquan) is located in the center of the axilla (armpit), on the medial aspect of the axillary artery, which can be palpated when the arm is abducted.

What is HT1 used for?

HT1 unbinds the chest, activates the channel and alleviates pain, calms the spirit, and regulates Qi and Blood. Common clinical indications include heart pain, dry retching, vexation and fullness, coldness of the arm and elbow, cold limbs, pain and fullness under the ribs, sadness and sorrow, yellow eyes, arm and elbow coldness with inability to raise the arm, arm pain, arm and elbow contraction.

How is HT1 needled?

With the arm abducted, palpate for the axillary artery and insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun, medial to the artery. Avoid the axillary artery. Caution: Adjacent to the aksiller arter — palpate and avoid the vessel; do not needle into a pulsating artery. The classical texts do not specify cautions, but modern practice emphasizes avoiding the axillary artery and nerve plexus. Deep needling is contraindicated.

Which meridian is HT1 on?

HT1 is a point on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian (Shǒu Shàoyīn Xīnjīng).

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