The Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian belongs to the heart and connects to the heart system, esophagus, eye system, and small intestine. Now let's explain in detail the meridian diagram and the function of the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian.
Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian Diagram
It originates in the heart and connects to the heart system (the part where the heart is connected to other organs), passing through the diaphragm and connecting to the small intestine.
The upward pulse of the heart system: it ascends along the throat and connects to the eye system (the part where the eyeball connects to the brain).
The straight pulse of the heart system: it ascends to the lungs, then descends to the armpit (Jiquan), runs along the inner edge of the upper arm, follows the back of the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian and Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, reaches the cubital fossa, runs along the inner edge of the forearm, enters the palm at the back of the metacarpal bone, runs along the inner side of the little finger to the end (Shaochong), and connects to the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian.
Pathway of the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian
The Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian starts at the Jiquan point below the armpit, travels from the chest to the hand, runs along the inner side of the upper limb, descends to the inner side of the cubital fossa, enters the back of the hand, and reaches the inner side of the palm, ending at the Shaochong point beside the radial side of the little finger nail.
Function of the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian
The Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian is mainly related to emotions, so it can be used to regulate any disease related to emotions in the human body. Emotions include mental state, thinking, sleep, etc., which are directly related to the Heart Meridian. Scientific and reasonable massage of the relevant acupoints of the Heart Meridian can open up the meridian, making people feel emotionally comfortable. At the same time, massaging the Heart Meridian can relax the muscles of the upper arm and promote the flow of Qi in the meridian. Focusing on specific acupoints can also prevent coronary heart disease, cardiopulmonary disease, and improve numbness in the upper limbs caused by nerve compression due to cervical spondylosis. In addition, it has a significant effect on improving insomnia.
Main Diseases Treated by the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian
If the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian is obstructed, symptoms such as dry throat, thirst, side pain, pain on the inner side of the arm, heat and pain in the palm, heart pain, palpitations, insomnia, and mental abnormalities may occur. Therefore, massaging the Heart Meridian can alleviate and treat diseases related to the heart, chest, mental state, and other parts of the meridian.
Time of Operation of the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian
During the noon hours (11:00-13:00), the blood and Qi of the Heart Meridian are abundant, the Heart Meridian is active, the heart governs blood vessels, which is beneficial for blood circulation throughout the body, and the fire of the heart promotes the earth of the stomach for digestion. At the same time, the heart governs blood vessels and mental state. Therefore, this period of time should be used for rest and recuperation.
