Acupoint
Shénmén (English translation: God Doors) locates at the wrist, palm side of the
wrist, ulnar side stripes and is one of most common used acupoint at the hand
Shaoyin meridian. The combination of Shénmén acupoint with other acupoints has been used to treat many
conditions including insomnia, depression, anxiety, chest pain, epilepsy,
arrhythmias, and hypertension.
It has been reported
that the Shénmén
(HT7) is one of favourite acupoint for the treatment of insomnia and other
sleep disorders. Shénmén with Sanyinjiao (SP6), Neiguan (PC6) and Zhaohai (KI6)
are very effective in improving insomnia.
For
depression and anxiety, Shénmén acupoint in combination with Zusanli (ST36),
Shenshu (BL23), Neiguan (PC6), Taiyang and Tongli (HT5) will reduce the levels
of anxiety and depression even after one or two acupuncture sessions.
The Shénmén (HT7) with
acupoints from the same meridian such as Lingdao (HT4), Tongli (HT5) and Yinxi
(HT6) are often used to chest pain and arrhythmias.
Recently the Shenmen
(HT7), Fenglong (ST40), Taixi (KI3) and Zusanli (ST36) acupoints are used to
improve memory function in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The results are
encouraging as cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer’s have been
improved.
Xiangyun acupuncture
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