HT-7 – Shenmen (神門)
Spirit Gate
Meridian: Heart Meridian
Location
On the wrist, at the ulnar side, in the depression distal to the pisiform bone, at the ulnar end of the wrist crease
Needling technique
Depth: 0.3-0.5 cun (5-10 mm)
Direction: Perpendicular
Indications
Insomnia, palpitations, Anxiety, poor memory, depression, mania, cardiac pain, chest tightness, night sweats
Contraindications
Avoid in patients with severe bradycardia. Shallow needling only due to proximity of the ulnar nerve.