Heart 7
HT7 Acupressure Point
Apply the Fire Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Heart Channel. Heart 7 is one of the most valued acupressure-acupuncture points used commonly by licensed acupuncturists for emotional upset, pain syndromes, and cognitive functions. As the Source Point on the Heart Channel it is often used to fortify, or strengthen the heart.
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Location of Acupressure Point Heart 7
On the crease of the wrist in a depression on the radial side of the tendon of muscle flexor carpi ulnaris. Apply the Fire Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Heart 7 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Health Conditions and Acupressure Point Combinations for Heart 7
Emotional Disorders
In the case of insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, or waking at 3 AM due to the Liver attacking the Heart:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
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For chronic stress due to autonomic nervous system being stuck in the flight or flight mode:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
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If one is easily startled or experience anxiety, abrupt fear or fright:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
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For emotional disorders or upset:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
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When one is unable to pass through the stages of grief in a timely manner:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 9
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
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Heart Disease
For palpitations, heart flutters, or a sensation of the heart:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7
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Cognition
For memory loss, dementia, or the inability to focus due to Heart Blood Deficiency:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
Pain
In the case of wrist pain, thumb pain, or carpal tunnel syndrome:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 9
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 10
Other Name(s) of HT 7
- Shenmen
- Door of the Evolved
- Spirit Gate
- Mind Door
- Central Metropolis
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point Heart 7
- Source or Yuan Point
- Earth Point
- Sedation Point
- Stream or Shu Point
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of HT 7
- Strengthens the Heart
- Quiets the Shen, Heart, or Spirit
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heart Heat
- Nourishes Heart Blood
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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Fleckenstein, J., Krüger, P., & Ittner, K. P. (2018). Effects of single-point acupuncture (HT7) in the prevention of test anxiety: Results of a RCT. PloS one, 13(8), e0202659. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0202659