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Heart Meridian Graphic

The Heart meridian graphic shows the pathway and acupuncture points along this traditional Chinese medicine energy channel.

Heart Meridian Graphic - TCM Energy Channel Pathway

Heart Meridian Acupuncture Points

Click on any point below to view detailed information about its location, actions, and clinical applications:

HT 1 HT 2 HT 3 HT 4 HT 5 HT 6 HT 7 HT 8 HT 9
HT Meridian Student/Usage Information
  • Internal/External Pathways
    Originates at the Heart
    Spreads over the heart system
    Descending branch:
    Passes through the diaphragm
    Connects with the small intestine
    Ascending branch:
    Runs alongside esophagus
    Connects with the eye system
    Direct branch:
    Runs upward to lung
    Then down and out axilla at HT 1
  • Measurements Needed
    Axillary Fold -to- Cubital Crease = 9 cun
    Cubital Crease -to- Wrist Crease = 12 cun
  • Precautions - [all]
    HT 1 - (AA) Avoid Artery
  • Point Relationships
    Wrist - SI 5 - TH 4 - LI 5 || LU 9 - PC 7 - HT 7
    Elbow Points - SI 8 - TH 10 - LI 11 || LU 5 - PC 3 - HT 3
  • Additional Helpful Information
  • No finger or hand measurements on the lower arm
  • Cun Measurement Reminders:
    (Cun measurements points along the meridian)

    Yin Meridians || Upper Arm || Forearm
    LU 6, 5 || 7, 1.5, 1
    PC 7 || 5, 3, 2
    HT 3 || 1.5, 1, .5

    Yang Meridians || Forearm || Upper Arm
    LI 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 || *1, 3, 7
    TH 2, 3, 5, 7 || *1, 1, mid 11-13, -3 below TH 14
    SI 5 ||