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Alternate names: 通理 tōng lǐ, Connecting Grain

Channel: HT, Hand Lesser Yīn (shào yīn) Heart Channel

Modern location: An acupoint located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 1 cùn proximal to the wrist crease, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Classic location: In the depression one cùn behind the palm. (Zhēn Jiǔ Dà Chéng)

Local anatomy: See HT-4.

Action: Quiets the spirit and regulates heart qì.

Modern indications: Heart palpitation; fearful throbbing; fulminant loss of voice; stiff tongue preventing speech; pain in the wrist and arm.

Classic indications: Throat impediment (hóu bì); profuse menstruation; visceral agitation (zàng zào).

Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.3‒0.5 cùn perpendicular insertion. Moxa: 1‒3 cones; pole 10‒20 min.

Needle sensation: Localized distension and twinge dispersing up and down the arm.

Point groups: Network point (luò xué); one of Mǎ Dān-Yáng's twelve heavenly star points.

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