HT5 Connecting to the Interior

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

HT5 (Tongli, “Connecting to the Interior”) is the Luo-Connecting Point point of the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. It is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 1 cun proximal to the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Location

On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 1 cun proximal to the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Needling

Perpendicular or slightly oblique proximal insertion, 0.3-0.5 cun deep.

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Luo-Connecting Point

Clinical notes

HT5 is the Luo-Connecting point of the Heart channel. It is classically used to calm the Spirit (Shen) and regulate the heart rhythm. It is particularly noted for addressing sudden loss of voice, stiff tongue, and wrist pain, as well as emotional issues like fright, vexation, and palpitations.

On the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin channel

HT5 is one of 9 points on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. Nearby points:

HT1HT2HT3HT4HT6HT7HT8HT9

Frequently asked questions

Where is HT5 located?

HT5 (Tongli) is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 1 cun proximal to the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

How is HT5 needled?

Perpendicular or slightly oblique proximal insertion, 0.3-0.5 cun deep. Caution: The provided classical text does not mention this point.

Which meridian is HT5 on?

HT5 is a point on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian (Shǒu Shàoyīn Xīnjīng).

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