Tongli HE5
Heart Meridian (Hand Shaoyin)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | HE5 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Heart Meridian (Hand Shaoyin) |
| Location | On the palmar side of the forearm, 1 cun above the wrist crease, on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris |
Traditionally recorded associations
Traditional application notes
| Technique | press with the tip of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | press vertically |
| Force | moderate |
| Tips | At superficial areas of the forearm, the intensity should not be too heavy |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Keep the arm relaxed during moxibustion; Use local warm penetration as the standard |
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