Heart meridian

HT-5 (Tōnglǐ, 通里) — Penetrating the Interior

Meridian
Heart (HT)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
Luo-connecting point of the Heart channel.
Depth reference
0.3–0.5 cun perpendicular
Moxibustion
Applicable
Reference aliases
HT5; Tongli; 通里; Penetrating the Interior

Anatomical location

On the anteromedial forearm, radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, 1 cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease.

Traditional actions

Regulates Heart qi; calms the spirit; benefits the tongue and speech.

Recorded indications

Primary: Palpitations; anxiety; speech difficulty; tongue stiffness.

Secondary: Wrist pain; sudden hoarseness; excessive uterine bleeding.

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 HT5, p. 84
  2. American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference HT-5: Command Functions, Actions, Indications and Needling

Frequently asked questions

Where is HT-5 located?

On the anteromedial forearm, radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, 1 cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for HT-5?

Regulates Heart qi; calms the spirit; benefits the tongue and speech. The dataset lists these primary indications: Palpitations; anxiety; speech difficulty; tongue stiffness. Secondary indications are recorded as: Wrist pain; sudden hoarseness; excessive uterine bleeding.

Is HT-5 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify HT-5 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.