The variety of titles given to this official may confuse our understanding of its responsibilities. Through presentation of case studies, Alan offers an opportunity to clarify this official's role and relationship with the heart, to appreciate the richness of classical traditions and to discover more about points along this channel.

Alan Hext studied with Dr Stephen Chang and with JR Worsley at the College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (CTA) UK. Alan lectures internationally on traditional acupuncture and has a special interest in the insights and wisdom of medical and philosophical classics.