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.
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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:
- 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 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 Liver 3 using the reduction method (counter-clockwise motion) and use our organic Free and Easy Wanderer formula
- 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
- 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 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 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 LU 9 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and consider our Enlightened Emperor formula and apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Liver 3 using the reduction method (counter-clockwise motion) and consider adding in our organic Free and Easy Wanderer formula
- 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 Kidney 3 and Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Spleen 3 and Stomach 36 all using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and to build Heart Blood consider our organic Sage Mountain formula
- In the case of wrist pain, thumb pain, or carpal tunnel syndrome apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 7, Pericardium 7 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to 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.