Heart meridian
HT-1 (Jíquán, 极泉) — Summit Spring
- Meridian
- Heart (HT)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- First point of the Heart channel, situated in the axilla.
- Depth reference
- 0.5–1.0 cun, carefully directed away from the axillary artery
- Moxibustion
- Applicable according to the checked point reference; arterial caution pertains to needling
- Reference aliases
- HT1; Jiquan; 极泉; Summit Spring
Anatomical location
In the centre of the axillary fossa, directly over the axillary artery.
Traditional actions
Unbinds the chest; regulates Heart qi; activates the channel through the arm.
Recorded indications
Primary: Chest or precordial discomfort; palpitations; pain of the shoulder and medial arm.
Secondary: Dry throat; reduced arm movement; axillary discomfort.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region HT1, p. 82
- WHO Benchmarks for the Practice of Acupuncture Section 4.2.3, p. 7
- American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference HT-1: Actions, Indications, Needling, moxa and axillary-artery caution
- Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th edition, February 2024 revision Bruising and Bleeding, p. 5; Appendix C, pp. 240–241
Frequently asked questions
Where is HT-1 located?
In the centre of the axillary fossa, directly over the axillary artery.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for HT-1?
Unbinds the chest; regulates Heart qi; activates the channel through the arm. The dataset lists these primary indications: Chest or precordial discomfort; palpitations; pain of the shoulder and medial arm. Secondary indications are recorded as: Dry throat; reduced arm movement; axillary discomfort.
Is HT-1 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify HT-1 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.