Heart 8
HT8 Acupressure Point
Apply the Fire Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Heart Channel. Heart 8 is an important acupressure point used for Heart Heat which would manifest as extreme insomnia, psychological disturbances, or heart disease. Heart 8 would not likely be considered unless you do truly have indications of Heart Fire or pain in the palm of the hand. You would choose to use acupressure point Heart 7 instead to support the Heart, to tonify Heart Blood and Qi.
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Location of Acupressure Point HT 8
Palm facing upward, make a fist. The point is at the inner tip of the little finger between the fourth and fifth metacarpal in a dip which is typically in the crease of the hand. Apply the Fire Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Heart 8 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medical Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Using HT 8
Emotional Disorders
In the case of chronic insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, or waking at 3 AM due to the Liver attacking the Heart:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 8
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
For self-care support in addition to local mental healthcare support with emotional disorders or upset:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 8
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
Heart Disease Support
For advanced heart disease with chest pain first speak with your local healthcare professional and/or call 911. As self-care wellness support apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Heart 8
Pain
- For palm pain oar pain of the pinky finger:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 8
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 7
With pain of the external genitals:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Heart 8
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
For a sensation of a burning tongue or for month-tongue sores:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Heart 8
Urinary Difficulties
For UTI’s seek local assistance and for self-care support:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Heart 8 Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Bladder 62
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point HT 8
- Shaofu
- Lesser Mansion
- Lower Yin Mansion
- Lesser Palace
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point Heart 8
- Fire Point
- Ying-Spring Point
- Horary Point
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point HT 8
- Quiets the Shen, Heart, or Spirit
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heart Fire
- Clears Heart-phlegm Fire
- Clears Heat from the Small Intestines
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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