通里
HT-5
通里Tongli
Meridian
Heart channel
Pinyin name
tōng lǐ
Location
One cun above the radiocarpal crease, on the radial side of the ulnar wrist flexor tendon.
Needling
Perpendicular to 0.3–0.5 cun.
Functions
calms the mind, regulates the heart related to speech and language
Indications
heart palpitations, anxiety sudden loss of voice, slurred speech
Notes
Heart-Lo Point: Calms the spirit and, through its connection to the tongue, helps with sudden loss of voice. Point categories: lo-point of the heart channel
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.