Arm Lesser Yin Heart Channel
PRIMARY CHANNEL
The channel begins in its own organ, the Heart, then travels downward across the diaphragm
where it connects with the Small Intestine.
A branch of the main channel separates in the Heart and ascends alongside the esophagus to the
face where it joins the tissues surrounding the eye.
Another branch goes directly from the Heart to the Lung, then slants downward to emerge
below the axilla. From here the channel descends along the medial border of the anterior aspect of
the upper arm to the antecubital fossa' where it continues downward to the capitate bone proximal to
the palm. It then
enters the palm and follows the medial side of the little finger to the finger tip.
The channel directly pins the Lungs and Kidneys.
CROSSING POINTS:None noted
SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXTERNAL COURSE OF THE
CHANNEL
General feverishness, headache, pain in the eyes, pain along the' back of the upper arm, dry
throat, thirst, hot or painful palms; coldness in the palms and the soles of the feet, pain along the
scapula and/or medial aspect of the forearm.
SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERNAL ORGAN
Pain or fullness in chest and ribs or below ribs, irritability, shortness of breath, discomfort when
reclining, vertigo, mental disorders.
DIVERGENT CHANNEL
Diverges from primary at axillary fossa; enters the chest and connects with the Heart. It then
ascends across the throat and emerges on the face, joining with the Small Intestine channel at the
inner canthus.
LUO CHANNEL
Separates from channel at Ht 5 and connects with Small Intestine at SI 4. At about 1 and 1/2
can above the transverse crease of the wrist, the channel again separates from the Small Intestine
channel and follows the Heart channel to the Heart itself. It then proceeds to the base of the tongue
and connects with the eye.
Symptoms of Luo Excess: fullness and pressure in the chest
Symptoms of Luo Deficiency: aphasia
MUSCLE CHANNEL
Originates on the medial aspect of the little finger, connects first with the pisiform bone of
the hand and again at the medial aspect of the elbow. From here the channel proceeds upward and
enters the chest cavity below the axilla. It crosses the Lung muscle channel in the breast region
and connects in the chest. Descending across the diaphragm, the channel connects at the
umbilicus.
Pathological Symptoms: Internal cramping sensation, stiff, strained, or twisted muscles and
pain along the course of the channel.
SUMMARY-- HEART CHANNEL
Tonification point: HT 9
Sedation point: HT 7
Horary point: HT 8
Most emotional disorders, except for anger, are treated through the Heart. Mental aberrations
are treated as well-- amnesia, delirium, hallucinations, madness. You'll tend to use the Pericardium
channel more for actual heart problems.
All points work for palpitations, anxiety, and nervousness.
Ht 3 numbness, shaking & trembling
Ht 5 bradycardia, stuttering
Ht 6 night sweats
Ht 7 master psychological point. Insomnia/ nervousness/ anxiety/ depression / neurasthenia
Ht 8 actual heart problems/ rheumatic disease/CHF urinary disorders/ itching
Ht 9 revival point/ heart problems
