Sleep & Anxiety
The Shu stream and Source point of the heart meridian; master point for calming the spirit and treating insomnia and anxiety.
Location
On the inner wrist crease, on the little finger side, in the small depression beside the tendon.
Energetic Significance
The Shu stream and Source point of the heart meridian; master point for calming the spirit and treating insomnia and anxiety.
Primary Uses
Insomnia, anxiety, palpitations, restless dreams, emotional agitation, heart spirit disorders, panic patterns.
Self Care Application (Acupressure)
Apply gentle but firm pressure for one to two minutes before sleep; one of the most useful self care points for anxiety and insomnia.
Will HT-7 Spirit Gate (Heart acupoint) actually work for you?
HT-7 Spirit Gate (Heart acupoint) carries a Fire signature, the element associated with relationship volatility, anxiety, communication breakdown, sleep difficulty. But whether your specific pattern needs more Fire support or whether Fire is already excess in you is the difference between this approach helping or hurting. Your free Energy Chart reveals which of the Five Elements run strong, weak, or out of balance in you, the foundation for selecting the TCM and wellness practices that actually fit your connection and joy pattern across past, present, and future.
Connected energies
Other Acupoints on the Heart Channel
This is the only top thirty acupoint listed on this channel; explore other meridian points below.
