TongLi (HT 5)

⁠ Luo point of the Heart.

Location of TongLi

TongLi is located on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun from ShenMen.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• Cools the Heart: agitation, palpitations, insomnia;
• Calms the Shen in case of Heart Fire;
• Promotes urination: burning on urination, scanty, dark, strong-smelling urine;
• Benefits the tongue: mouth ulcers, ulceration of the tongue, stiffness, deviation of the tongue, emotional stammering;
• Stimulates the meridian and relieves pain along the Luo meridian: skin conditions along its pathway.