The Clinical Use of the Heart Channel in Acupuncture

Heart Channel, Terminology

The Heart houses the Shen and its most important clinical use is for mental-emotional problems. This article will explore the clinical use of the Heart channel for uses other than for mental-emotional problems. Itching Sexual function in men Connection with Uterus in women Backache in men Nausea, vomiting Calm “nerves” in asthma Tremors Knee Eyes … Read More

TCM: The Heart Channel Functions Part – 2

Channels, Heart Channel

Backache I often use points of the Heart channel for lower backache, particularly in men. The reason is the same as that given for the use of these points for men’s sexual problems: the Heart is like an “Upper Kidney” and it therefore naturally influences the lower back. I find that the point HE-7 Shenmen … Read More