Acupoint · HT6
Yin Cleft HT6
yin xi
Location
On the palmar forearm, at the radial border of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, 0.5 cun above the distal wrist crease.
Point-taking cue
Yin Cleft: the xi-cleft point, closest of the three to the wrist crease.
Meridian
Heart Meridian · Forearm · Fire
Point categories
Xi-cleft point
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
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