HT5 - Tongli (Heart Point 5)
Point features
Where is it located
HT5 is located 1 cun above HT7, on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, along the path of the Heart meridian on the inner forearm.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Luo-Connecting point of the Heart meridian
- Regulates heart rhythm and harmonizes Heart and Shen
- Improves speech, expression, and emotional communication
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Arrhythmias
- Palpitations due to Heart Qi deficiency
- Post-stroke aphasia
- Emotional stuttering, mutism from shock
- Anxiety, insomnia, fear from Heart deficiency
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with HT5, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Tongli, 'Inner Connection', is one of the most clinically used points to stabilize the Shen, regulate heart rhythm, and enhance emotional expression. Also effective in psycho-spiritual imbalances from Heart-Kidney disharmony. Commonly combined with PC6, CV14, DU20, or HT7 for tachycardia, anxiety disorders, and aphasia.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- 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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