Heart 8 Location With the hand supine, and fingers cupped in a loose fist, Heart 8 is located between the 4th and 5th metacarpal on the palm just below tip of little finger. Heart 8 Needling To needle Heart 8,… Continue reading
Heart 7 Location Heart 7 is located at the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon, between the pisiform and the ulna. Heart 7 Needling To needle Heart… Continue reading
Heart 6 Location Heart 6 is located 0.5 cun proximal to Heart 7, on the radial side of the tendon. Heart 6 Needling To needle Heart 6, use a perpendicular insertion to a maximum depth of 0.5 cun. Heart 6… Continue reading
Heart 5 Location Heart 5 is located 1 cun proximal to Heart 7 on the ulnar aspect of the wrist, on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris. Heart 5 Needling To needle Heart 5, use a… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
Symptoms The main symptoms of Phlegm Misting the Mind are: Yin depressive psychosis with symptoms such as mental confusion, unconsciousness, lethargic stupor, acting as if no-one else is present, a dull expression or blank stare The tongue develops a midline… Continue reading
Symptoms The main symptoms of Phlegm Fire Harassing the Heart are: Manic Yang psychosis with symptoms such as incoherent speech, rash behaviour, uncontrolled laughter or crying, shouting and talking to oneself. Palpitations. Irritability. A bitter taste in mouth. Insomnia. Dream… Continue reading
Symptoms The main symptoms of Heart Yin Deficiency are: General Yin Deficiency symptoms such as feeling hotter towards the late afternoon, night sweats. Palpitations. Irritability. Being easily startled. Insomnia. Dream disturbed sleep. Mental restlessness. A poor memory. The tongue becomes… Continue reading
Symptoms The main symptoms of Heart Yang Deficiency are the same as Heart Qi Deficiency plus the following: A bright facial pallor. Symptoms worse after exertion. Cold limbs or chills. Cyanosis. Depression. The tongue becomes swollen, pale and develops a… Continue reading
Symptoms The main symptoms of Heart Yang Collapse are: Palpitations. Profuse sweating. A shortness of breath. Cold arms and legs. Cyanosis. Coma. The tongue becomes pale and develops a blueish colour. The pulse becomes hidden and minute. Aetiology The main… Continue reading