Tongli (HT5)
Tongli (HT5), “Inward Connection”, is a point on the Heart meridian. It is point 5 of the 9 on the channel. Luo-Connecting of the Heart: benefits the tongue and voice, regulates heart rhythm and calms the Shen.
Location
On the anteromedial forearm, 1 cun proximal to the wrist crease, radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.
Functions according to tradition
Luo-Connecting of the Heart: benefits the tongue and voice, regulates heart rhythm and calms the Shen.
Traditional indications
- Sudden loss of voice
- Stiff tongue
- Palpitations
- Arrhythmias
- Insomnia
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
From here the collateral that links the channel to its interior-exterior partner departs, which is why it is credited with acting on both channels at once.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- BL15 Xinshu (Bladder): Insomnia, Palpitations
- CV14 Juque (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Insomnia, Palpitations
- GV11 Shendao (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Insomnia, Palpitations
- PC6 Neiguan (Pericardium): Insomnia, Palpitations
- SP4 Gongsun (Spleen): Insomnia, Palpitations
- CV13 Shangwan (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Insomnia, Palpitations
Point profile
- Code
- HT5
- Pinyin name
- Tōng Lǐ
- Characters
- 通里
- Translation
- Inward Connection
- Meridian
- Heart
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- Luo-Connecting
- Topics
- Voice, Heart
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
