Heart 3 Location
- With the arm bent at the elbow, Heart 3 is in the depression between the end of the transverse crease on the ulnar side of the elbow and medial condyle of the humerus.
Heart 3 Needling
- To needle Heart 3, use an oblique insertion to a maximum depth of 0.5 cun.
Heart 3 TCM Theory
Heart 3 is the He-Sea point for the Heart channel.
He-Sea where the Qi of the Channel enters a deeper level to communicate with its related organ and are located at or near the elbows and knees.
He-Sea points are used to:
- Treat rebellious Qi, diarrhoea and skin diseases that involve Heat.
- Address issues with the Yang Organs and Channels.
- Treat the Fu organs.
Heart 3 is also the Water point on the Heart channel and so can be tonified to treat Heart patterns that involve Heat.
The main TCM clinical application for Heart 3 is as a local point to move the channel in cases involving pain or numbness on the medial side of the elbow.
