Shaohai HE3
Heart Meridian (Hand Shaoyin)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | HE3 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Heart Meridian (Hand Shaoyin) |
| Location | With the elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting the medial end of the cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus |
Traditionally recorded associations
Traditional application notes
| Technique | knead and press with the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | along the direction of the Channels / Meridians |
| Force | moderate to heavy |
| Tips | Use the thumb to pinch and knead areas with thick muscles; May coordinate with forward and backward swinging movements of the upper limbs; The intensity should be such that a sore, distended sensation is produced |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Keep the arm relaxed during moxibustion; Be careful to control the distance of the moxa stick to avoid burns |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov