HT5 (Tongli, “Penetrating the Interior”) is the Luo-connecting 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. It calms the spirit, regulates heart rhythm, benefits the tongue.
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 1 cun proximal to the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Calms the spirit, regulates heart rhythm, benefits the tongue.
Palpitations, arrhythmia, aphasia, stiffness of the tongue, mental disorders.
As the Luo-connecting point of the Heart meridian, HT5 is vital for connecting with the Small Intestine meridian and influencing the tongue and speech. It is a primary point for regulating heart rhythm, making it effective for arrhythmias, palpitations, and bradycardia. Its spirit-calming properties address anxiety and emotional distress, while its connection to the tongue makes it invaluable for speech disorders like aphasia, stuttering, and stiffness of the tongue. It is often paired with PC6 for regulating heart rhythm.
HT5 is one of 9 points on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. Nearby points:
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.
HT5 calms the spirit, regulates heart rhythm, benefits the tongue. Common clinical indications include palpitations, arrhythmia, aphasia, stiffness of the tongue, mental disorders.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
HT5 is a point on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian (Shǒu Shàoyīn Xīnjīng).