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This point, level with the Heart Shu, calms the spirit, benefits the Heart and relieves anxiety and palpitations.
Location
On the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5).
Anatomy
On the supraspinous and interspinous ligaments; the fifth intercostal arterial branch; the medial branch of the dorsal ramus of the fifth thoracic nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Calms the spirit and benefits the Heart
- Clears heat and relieves cough
Indications
Anxiety, palpitations and poor memory, insomnia, fright, cough, and back pain and stiffness.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, oblique upward insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With BL-15 and HT-7 for anxiety and palpitations.
Classical Text References
A point of the Du Mai, level with the Heart Back-Shu (BL-15).
Cautions & Contraindications
Needle obliquely; the spinal cord lies deep.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
