HE-07, Shén Mén, 神 门, Spirit Gate
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| Categories |
| Shu-Stream • Yuan-Source • Child Point • Empirical - calm shen |
| Location |
| At the wrist joint, on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris • In the depression at the proximal border of the pisiform bone • On transverse crease of the wrist |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.3 to 0.5 cun, 0.5 to 0.8 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun, or oblique insertion proximally or distally 0.5 to 0.8 cun. |
| Caution: Ulnar artery • Ulnar nerve |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| ANY SHEN Problems • Deficiencies • Excess • Regulate Shen • Poor memory • Manic depression. HT problems: Chest pain • Palpitations. THROAT - sudden loss of voice • Chronic throat pain |
| Energetics 2 |
| YUAN/LUO Combination (HT7 + SI7): HT pain, dry throat, thirst, yellow eyes, dry mouth, hot palms, palpitations, hematemesis, fright, pyscho emotional issues[35] |
| Energetics 3 |
| LOCAL: Wrist pain and numbness |
| Energetics 4 |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.