Heart meridian

HT-2 (Qīnglíng, 青灵) — Green Spirit

Meridian
Heart (HT)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
Regular point of the Heart channel on the medial upper arm.
Depth reference
0.5–1.0 cun oblique along the arm, with the brachial artery identified and avoided
Moxibustion
Applicable according to the checked point reference
Reference aliases
HT2; Qingling; 青灵; Green Spirit

Anatomical location

On the medial upper arm, immediately medial to biceps brachii, 3 cun above the cubital crease.

Traditional actions

Moves channel qi; relieves pain; clears constraint from the chest.

Recorded indications

Primary: Pain in the shoulder or medial arm; restricted arm movement; chest discomfort.

Secondary: Headache; yellowing of the eyes.

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.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region HT2, p. 82
  2. American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference HT-2: Actions, Indications, Needling, moxa and brachial-artery caution
  3. Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th edition, February 2024 revision Appendix C, pp. 240–241: HT2 category A

Frequently asked questions

Where is HT-2 located?

On the medial upper arm, immediately medial to biceps brachii, 3 cun above the cubital crease.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for HT-2?

Moves channel qi; relieves pain; clears constraint from the chest. The dataset lists these primary indications: Pain in the shoulder or medial arm; restricted arm movement; chest discomfort. Secondary indications are recorded as: Headache; yellowing of the eyes.

Is HT-2 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify HT-2 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.