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Heart 4 |
 Chinese Name:
Lingdao (English translation: Spirit Path)Location: On the palmar aspect of the forearm, the point is on the radial side of the tendon m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. Classification: Jing-River point of the Heart Meridian Indications:
Functions: Calms the Shen, benefits the voice, benefits the muscles and sinews. Notes: Jing-River points are where the qi of the meridian begins to flow more heavily. They are known to treat cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold or heat. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun. |
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