HT4 - Lingdao (Heart Point 4)

Point features

Where is it located

HT4 is located 1.5 cun above HT7, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, along the longitudinal axis of the inner arm.

Functions

• Jing-River and Metal point of the Heart meridian
• Calms the Shen, regulates voice and speech
• Treats palpitations, emotional aphasia, and stiffness along the channel
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Aphasia from shock
• Stuttering
• Trembling voice
• Palpitations, anxiety from emotional blockage
• Pain and tension along the medial forearm
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with HT4, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Lingdao, 'Way of the Spirit', is a delicate but very useful point for somatic manifestations of emotional tension, especially those affecting language or expressive ability. It is indicated in the treatment of acute psychic shock, and is often used in combination with HT5, PC6, DU15 for voice disorders due to trauma or emotional repression.

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