Heart 7
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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Other Name(s):
- Shenmen
- Door of the Evolved
- Spirit Gate
- Mind Door
- Central Metropolis
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications:
- Source or Yuan Point
- Earth Point
- Sedation Point
- Stream or Shu Point
Location: On the crease of the wrist in a depression on the radial side of the tendon of muscle flexor carpi ulnaris
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions:
- Strengthens the Heart
- Quiets the Shen, Heart, or Spirit
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heart Heat
- Nourishes Heart Blood
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations:
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 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and consider our Calm the Dragon formula and apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3 using the reduction method (counter-clockwise motion) and use our organic Free and Easy Wanderer formula
- 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 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and consider our Enlightened Emperor formula and apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3 using the reduction method (counter-clockwise motion) and use our organic Free and Easy Wanderer formula
- If one is easily startled or experience anxiety, abrupt fear or fright regularly, apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7 and the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and consider our organic Yin Valley formula
- For emotional disorders or upset, apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and consider our Enlightened Emperor formula and apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3 using the reduction method (counter-clockwise motion) and use our organic Free and Easy Wanderer formula
- When one is unable to pass through the stages of grief in a timely manner, apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7 and the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point LU 9 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and consider our Enlightened Emperor formula and apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3 using the reduction method (counter-clockwise motion) and consider adding in our organic Free and Easy Wanderer formula
Heart Disease
For palpitations, heart flutters, or a sensation of the heart, apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and consider our organic Blood Mansion formula
Cognition
For memory loss, dementia, or the inability to focus due to Heart Blood Deficiency, apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7 and the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3 and Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 3 and acupressure point Stomach 36 all using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and to build Heart Blood consider our organic Sage Mountain formula
Pain
In the case of wrist pain, thumb pain, or carpal tunnel syndrome apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7, acupressure point Pericardium 7 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Lung 9, 10 using the dispersing method (counter-clockwise motion) and consider our organic Great Mender formula
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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