Heart meridian
HT-4 (Língdào, 灵道) — Spirit Path
- Meridian
- Heart (HT)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Jing-river and Metal point of the Heart channel.
- Depth reference
- 0.3–0.5 cun perpendicular
- Moxibustion
- Applicable
- Reference aliases
- HT4; Lingdao; 灵道; Spirit Path
Anatomical location
On the anteromedial forearm, immediately radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, 1.5 cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease.
Traditional actions
Regulates Heart rhythm; calms the spirit; benefits the voice and channel.
Recorded indications
Primary: Palpitations; anxiety; wrist or forearm pain; sudden loss of voice.
Secondary: Tongue stiffness; elbow spasm.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is HT-4 located?
On the anteromedial forearm, immediately radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, 1.5 cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for HT-4?
Regulates Heart rhythm; calms the spirit; benefits the voice and channel. The dataset lists these primary indications: Palpitations; anxiety; wrist or forearm pain; sudden loss of voice. Secondary indications are recorded as: Tongue stiffness; elbow spasm.
Is HT-4 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify HT-4 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.