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Yinxi (HT-6), “Yin Cleft”, is the Xi-Cleft point of the Heart channel. It nourishes Heart yin, clears deficiency heat and is a principal point for night sweats.
Location
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 0.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease (HT-7), on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.
Anatomy
Radial to flexor carpi ulnaris; the ulnar artery; the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve and the ulnar nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Nourishes Heart yin and clears deficiency heat
- Calms the spirit
- Stops sweating (night sweats) and regulates Heart blood
Indications
Night sweats, palpitations and anxiety, bone-steaming fever, nosebleed and haematemesis, and sudden loss of voice.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion, though more often needled for yin deficiency with heat.
Point Combinations
With KI-7 for night sweats; with HT-7 for palpitations and anxiety.
Classical Text References
The Xi-Cleft point of the Heart, classically indicated for night sweating and for bleeding from heat.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the ulnar nerve and artery.
Latest Research
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