Point features

Where is it located

HT2 is located 3 cun above the medial end of the elbow crease (HT3), on the line connecting HT1 to HT3, in the anteromedial part of the arm, between the biceps and the humerus.

Functions

• Activates the Heart meridian and relaxes the arm muscles
• Treats pain along the internal course of the arm and axilla
• Releases emotional blockages and Heart Qi stagnation

What is it for

• Pain in the medial part of the arm
• Sensation of chest tightness from emotional tension
• Muscle spasms or neuralgia along the Shaoyin meridian

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with HT2, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Qingling, 'Green Bell', is a rarely used but significant point in treatments for energy stagnation causing muscle stiffness and emotional tension along the Heart meridian. Also indicated for dissolving post-traumatic psychosomatic blockages presenting as chest tightness or arm spasms. Can be combined with HT7, PC6, SI9.

Available on the AcupointsMap app:

• Interactive 3D visualization of the point
• Complete functions and therapeutic indications
• Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
• Complete pathway of the meridian of Heart
• Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
• Associated pathology sheets
• Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin

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