HT-6 - Yin Cleft

阴郄 - Yīn xì

Point Region: Wrist

HT

Heart Meridian

手少阴心经 - Shǒu Shàoyīn Xīn Jīng

HT-6, or 'Yinxi' (meaning 'Yin Cleft'), is the 'Xi-Cleft' point of the Heart channel. Its name refers to its position in a 'cleft' or 'crevice' where 'Yin' energy can be accessed and regulated.

As a 'Xi-Cleft' point, Yinxi is a go-to point for managing acute pain and 'deficiency heat' in the Heart channel. It is particularly effective for night sweats, hot flashes, and other symptoms of 'Yin deficiency.' It can also be used to address 'anxiety' and 'hysteria,' as it helps to 'calm the spirit' and restore a sense of inner peace.

Yinxi acts as a vital access point to the heart and the mind, providing a direct and effective way to address blockages and restore a sense of balance and harmony. It's a reminder of the power of local points to provide targeted relief and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the upper body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun above the transverse wrist crease.

How to Locate:

  1. Turn your palm face up
  2. Locate the wrist crease closest to your palm
  3. Feel for the prominent tendon on the pinky side of your wrist
  4. Measure half a finger-width up from the wrist crease
  5. The point is just to the thumb side of this tendon
Location illustration for On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun above the transverse wrist crease.

Primary Functions

Circulatory System

  • Regulates heart rhythm and function
  • Reduces palpitations and rapid heartbeat
  • Calms cardiac irregularities
  • Improves heart blood circulation

Emotional & Mental

  • Calms the spirit and reduces agitation
  • Alleviates anxiety and panic disorders
  • Reduces emotional instability
  • Promotes mental peace and tranquility

Sleep & Rest

  • Improves sleep quality
  • Reduces insomnia and restlessness
  • Calms nighttime anxiety

Endocrine System

  • Regulates stress hormone production
  • Balances autonomic nervous system

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Heart pain
  • Palpitations
  • Night sweats
  • Fatigue
  • Nosebleeds
  • Chest fullness
  • Hysteria
  • Emotional lability
  • Hot flashes
  • Spontaneous sweating
  • Angina

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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Combined Applications:

HT-6 + SP-6
Supports Yin and Blood in cases of emotional instability or menstrual irregularity

HT-6 Protocols

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