HT 2 — Qīng Líng (青灵) — Green Spirit
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1. Overview
HT 2 — Qīng Líng (青灵) — is an acupuncture point on the Heart meridian. Its English name, Green Spirit, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use HT 2 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3 cun above HT-3 Shaohai.
3. Actions
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Costalgia
- Icteric sclera
- Body tremors
- Chest or epigastric pain
- Intercostal neuralgia
- Shoulder and arm stiffness
- Jaundiced (yellow) eyes
- Fever
- Swelling, pain and redness of the shoulder
5. Needling
Straight insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
HT 2 Qīng Líng (Green Spirit) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use HT 2 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
