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Qingling (HT-2), “Green Spirit”, on the medial upper arm, activates the Heart channel and relieves pain of the arm, shoulder and costal region.
Location
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to the cubital crease (HT-3), in the groove medial to the biceps brachii muscle.
Anatomy
Medial to biceps brachii, on brachialis; the basilic vein and the brachial artery and vein; the ulnar nerve and the medial brachial cutaneous nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Activates the channel and stops pain
- Regulates Heart qi
Indications
Cardiac pain, pain of the costal region, headache, and cold and pain of the shoulder and arm.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With HT-1 and LI-15 for shoulder and arm pain.
Classical Text References
Listed in the classical literature for pain of the shoulder, arm and costal region.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the basilic vein and brachial vessels.
Latest Research
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