HT6 (Yinxi, “Yin Cleft”) is the Xi-cleft point of the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. It is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 0.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon. It nourishes Heart Yin, stops sweating, calms the spirit.
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 0.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Nourishes Heart Yin, stops sweating, calms the spirit.
Night sweats, steaming bone syndrome, palpitations, epistaxis, sudden loss of voice.
HT6, the Xi-cleft point of the Heart meridian, is a powerful point for acute conditions and for nourishing Heart Yin, making it excellent for night sweats, spontaneous sweating, and tidal fever due to Yin deficiency. It is also highly effective for acute cardiac pain, angina, and palpitations, especially when accompanied by anxiety or a feeling of oppression in the chest. Its ability to calm the spirit makes it useful for sudden fright and emotional distress. It is often combined with HT7 for severe anxiety and insomnia.
HT6 is one of 9 points on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. Nearby points:
HT6 (Yinxi) is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 0.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.
HT6 nourishes Heart Yin, stops sweating, calms the spirit. Common clinical indications include night sweats, steaming bone syndrome, palpitations, epistaxis, sudden loss of voice.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
HT6 is a point on the Heart Channel of Hand-Shaoyin Meridian (Shǒu Shàoyīn Xīnjīng).