Ht 2 "Youthful Spirit" Qingling
LOCATION: When the elbow is flexed, the point is 3 cun above the medial end of the transverse
cubital crease, in the groove medial to m. biceps brachii.
IMAGE: A Taoist reference: Qing refers to an immortal being, and using this point causes a person
to become quiet and peaceful, like an immortal spirit.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates Qi & Blood, Clears Channels, Invigorates Collaterals, Moves Qi &
Blood, Opens Chest, Clears Heat
INDICATIONS:
costalgia
icteric sclera
pain in shoulder & arm
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
Qingling was the name of the terrace in the imperial palace where the emperor (heart) went to
receive spiritual influence from heaven. Helps to restore the heart's power and bring potential to the
heart.
OTHER: Used to be a forbidden point-- "Green Spirit"-- using this point would make the person
turn green and die
