The exact location of Yin Qie point is 0.5 inches above the distal transverse line on the palmar side of the wrist, at the radial margin of the ulnar flexor tendon.
Yin Qie point is an acupoint of the Heart Meridian of the Shaoyin of the hand, located in the forearm, 0.5 inch above the distal transverse line on the palmar side of the wrist, at the radial margin of the flexor tendon of the ulnar side of the wrist.
Yin Qie point has the efficacy of opening the orifices and removing heat, clearing the heart and tranquilizing the mind, and cooling the blood to stop bleeding. It is used for heart pain, palpitations and other cardiac disorders, bone vapor, night sweating (abnormal sweating after going to sleep and stopping sweating after waking up), nosebleed, and vomiting blood.
For the treatment of night sweating, Yin Qie point can be paired with Hou Xi point. For treating heartburn, it can be paired with Zhongchong acupoint. For palpitations, it can be paired with Ermai, Mianjie and Litui. For treating nosebleed, it can be paired with Yingxiang point.
Yin Qie point should not be stabbed deeply, and when the needle is left in place, wrist flexion should not be performed. Treatment should be carried out under the operation of a doctor, do not operate on your own to avoid damage to the organism.