Heart meridian
HT-7 (Shénmén, 神门) — Spirit Gate
- Meridian
- Heart (HT)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Shu-stream and Yuan-source point of the Heart channel.
- Depth reference
- 0.3–0.5 cun perpendicular
- Moxibustion
- Applicable according to the checked point reference
- Reference aliases
- HT7; Shenmen; 神门; Spirit Gate
Anatomical location
On the anteromedial wrist crease, in the depression radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon and proximal to the pisiform.
Traditional actions
Calms the spirit; nourishes Heart blood and yin; regulates Heart qi.
Recorded indications
Primary: Insomnia; anxiety; palpitations; poor memory; restlessness.
Secondary: Wrist pain; dry throat; sudden loss of voice.
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 HT7, p. 85
- American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference HT-7: Command Functions, Actions, Indications, Needling, moxa and ulnar-structure caution
- Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th edition, February 2024 revision Bruising and Bleeding, p. 5: HT7 ulnar artery
Frequently asked questions
Where is HT-7 located?
On the anteromedial wrist crease, in the depression radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon and proximal to the pisiform.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for HT-7?
Calms the spirit; nourishes Heart blood and yin; regulates Heart qi. The dataset lists these primary indications: Insomnia; anxiety; palpitations; poor memory; restlessness. Secondary indications are recorded as: Wrist pain; dry throat; sudden loss of voice.
Is HT-7 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify HT-7 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.