Jiquan Point (HT-1 / Supreme Spring)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Jiquan (HT-1 / Supreme Spring). Learn its benefits for heart pain, palpitations, shoulder pain, and coronary heart disease – the starting point of the Heart Meridian – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Heart pain, palpitations, shoulder and arm pain, hypochondriac pain, inability to raise the four limbs, sadness and depression, yellow discoloration of the eyes, and hypochondriac fullness with pain.
Precise Location
Located on the Heart Meridian, in the center of the armpit, between the two tendons under the armpit, at the pulsation of the axillary artery.
Location Method
Sit upright with the hand extended, palm facing up, elbow flexed, palm facing the head. Use the middle finger of the other hand to press the depression in the center of the armpit – that is the point.
Massage Method
Press with the middle fingertip – once each morning and evening, for 1–3 minutes on each side, left first then right. Therapeutic actions: Soothes the chest and calms the spirit, resolves depression and relaxes the heart, unblocks the meridians and collaterals.
Compatibility
Coronary heart disease: Combine with Jiquan (HT-1), Shenmen (HT-7), and Neiguan (PC-6). Disease overview: Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, caused by coronary artery stenosis and insufficient blood supply. Massage sequence: Sit upright with the hand extended, palm facing up, elbow flexed, palm facing the head – press Jiquan in the center of the opposite armpit with the middle fingertip 20 times; then press Shenmen on the wrist for 1 minute; finally press Neiguan for 2 minutes. Elbow and arm cold pain: Combine with Xiabai (LU-4) and Jiquan (HT-1). Frozen shoulder: Combine with Hegu (LI-4), Jingqu (LU-8), Zhongfu (LU-1), Neiguan (PC-6), Houxi (SI-3), and Jiquan (HT-1).
Efficacy & Actions
There is a very important point on the Heart Meridian – Jiquan. If a person is often depressed, a lump may form under the armpit at Jiquan – a sign of heart qi stagnation. Plucking and massaging Jiquan to dissolve the lump can relieve disorders caused by Heart Meridian stagnation. Additionally, proper plucking of Jiquan under the armpit can help relax the heart. This point belongs to the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian and is the starting point of the Heart Meridian. It soothes the chest and calms the spirit, resolves depression and relaxes the heart, unblocks the meridians and collaterals. It is a commonly used point for treating heart, chest, and mental disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Ji" means high or extreme; "Quan" means spring or source. Located deep in the armpit, where Heart Meridian qi springs forth like a fountain – hence the name Jiquan (Supreme Spring).
Contraindications
Needling Jiquan should avoid the axillary artery and should not be too deep to prevent damage to blood vessels and nerves. Manipulation should be gentle.
