HT3 (Shaohai, “Lesser Sea”) is the He-Sea (Water) point of the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. It is located when the elbow is flexed, this point is located at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus. It calms the spirit, clears heat, and activates the meridian.
When the elbow is flexed, this point is located at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Avoid the ulnar nerve.
Calms the spirit, clears heat, and activates the meridian.
Cardiac pain, elbow pain, numbness of the arm, tremors, mental disorders.
As a He-Sea (Water) point, HT3 is significant for treating rebellious qi and conditions affecting the elbow and arm, as well as internal disorders of the Heart. It excels at calming the spirit, making it a key point for anxiety, insomnia, and emotional disturbances, especially when associated with Heart heat. It is also highly effective for clearing heat from the Heart meridian, addressing symptoms like chest pain, palpitations, and tremors. Clinically, it's often paired with HT7 for comprehensive spirit calming.
HT3 is one of 9 points on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. Nearby points:
HT3 (Shaohai) is located when the elbow is flexed, this point is located at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
HT3 calms the spirit, clears heat, and activates the meridian. Common clinical indications include cardiac pain, elbow pain, numbness of the arm, tremors, mental disorders.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Avoid the ulnar nerve. Caution: ⚠ Major vessel/nerve nearby — palpate first; avoid deep insertion (near the ulnar nerve).
HT3 is a point on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian (Shǒu Shàoyīn Xīnjīng).