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Shen Men (神门, HT7) sits on the wrist at the ulnar (little-finger) end of the transverse crease, in the depression on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon. Either wrist works. Gently knuckle-massage for three to five minutes until you feel a dull soreness, then rub twenty to thirty palm-heel circles before bed. This Heart-meridian point is used to calm the spirit in insomnia, stress, and anxiety. Stop if pain sharpens.
Point guide
Find & press
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Find the hollow
Turn either palm up. Start at the little-finger side of the wrist crease and slide toward the hollow beside the tendon. Feel for a tender dip, not on bone.
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Knuckle press 3–5 minutes
Gently massage the point with your knuckle for three to five minutes. A dull, slight soreness is common. Keep the pressure kind.
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Palm circles before bed
With the heel of your palm, gently rub twenty to thirty times in a circular motion before bed. This bedtime pass is the habit often used when sleep will not come.
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Stop cues
Ease off if the press feels sharp, numb, or wrong. Mild ache that eases on release is common; sharp pain is a stop signal.
Try today Locate HT7 on either wrist tonight and knuckle-press for three to five minutes.
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Self-press tips are educational, not personal medical advice. Book a consult for insomnia, stress, or anxiety that keeps returning.
FAQs
Quick questions
Where is the HT7 acupuncture point?
On the palmar wrist crease at the ulnar (little-finger) end, in the depression on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon. Feel for a tender hollow, not on bone. Either wrist is fine.
Is Shen Men on the hand or the wrist?
On the wrist crease, little-finger side, toward the base of the palm. It is not between the knuckles on the back of the hand.
How is HT7 different from PC7 (Da Ling)?
Both sit on the palmar wrist crease. Shen Men (HT7) is on the ulnar, little-finger side beside the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon. Da Ling (PC7) sits in the middle of the crease between the two central tendons.
How long should I press Shen Men, and should it hurt?
Knuckle-massage for three to five minutes until you feel a dull soreness, then twenty to thirty gentle palm-heel circles before bed. Sharp pain, shooting tingling, or numbness means ease off.
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