Acu 2 Pericardium Channel Flashcards
where does the pericardium channel originate
in the center of the chest
describe the pericardium primary channel
from the center of the chest it connects to the pericardium, the diaphragm, and then descends to connect to all three jiaos
describe the first branch of the pericardium channel
from the chest it emerges at the axilla and goes down the arm to PC9
describe the second branch of the PC channel
arises from the palm at PC8 and follows the radial aspect of the ring finger to its tip (to meet with the san jiao)
the pericardium channel connects with which organs
san jiao, pericardium
where does the PC luo channel begin
PC 6
describe the PC luo channel
from PC6 it ascends along the arm to connect with the Pericardium, san jiao, and heart organs
where does the PC divergent channel begin
upper arm
describe the PC divergent channel
from the upper arm it communicates with all three jiaos, ascends the throat and emerges at the ear to connect with the sanjiao channel
describe the PC sinew channel
from the tip of the middle finger it connects with the lung sinew channel, binds with the ribs, enters the chest, disperses in the chest and binds with the diaphragm
Pathological symptoms of the pericardium sinew channel
strained and cramping sensation along the course of the channel, pain of the chest with urgent breathing and an “inverted cup sensation” below the lower right ribs
THE PC CHANNEL
hand jeuyin
the pericardium is connected with which channel according to six channel theory
liver
the pericardium channel is paired with what channel according to six channel theory
Liver
the pericardium divergent channel connects with which channel behind the ear
san jiao
PC 6 (luo channel) travels to which organs
the heart
the pericardium primary and divergent channels connect with
all three jiaos
the pericardium meridian is on duty from
7-9pm
the primary meridian connects with which organs
PC, diaphragm, SJ, Heart
abnormality in the meridian
heat in the chest and heart, chest stuffiness, oppression, palpitation, red face, yellow eyes, laughing and cannot stop, swollen armpit, pain, cramping along the course of the meridian
the PC channel treats
“Pulse” disease
meridian illness:
red face, yellowish eyes, chest stuffiness, swollen armpit, pain laong the course of the meridian, heat in the palm
Pericardium organ illness:
coma, cardiac pain, irritability, palpitation, cannot talk, depressive manic psychosis, incoherent talking
PC 1 functions
heart, chest, breast, lymph
PC 2 functions
heart, chest, lung problems
cough
PC 3 functions
Heat in the nutritive and xue level
PC 4 functions
Heat in the nutritive and xue level
bleeding (xi cleft)
PC 5 functions
Heat in the nutritive and xue level
qi stagnation and phlegm in the heart and pericardium
mental disease
PC 6 functions
Heat in the nutritive and xue level benefit heart, chest, and stomach descend rebellious qi sedative - stops pain motion sickness
PC 7 functions
Heat in the nutritive and xue level
ghost point
throat/tongue
clear heart fire
PC 8 functions
Heat in the nutritive and xue level
relieve swelling and stop itchiness
halitosis
mouth/tongue sores
PC 9 functions
Heat in the nutritive and xue level
open orifices
heart pain and angina
hypertension
difference between PC 6 and PC 5
they both expand the chest but PC 6 is more of a sedative and PC 5 is more to open the channel for stagnation and mental disease
difference between PC 7 and HT 7
they are both for the heart, chest, and mental disease
PC 7 is more for heart fire (does not tonify qi)
HT 7 is more for tonifying heart blood and qi
PC 1 location
1 cun lateral to the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space
PC 1 angle and depth
Transverse-oblique 0.5-1 cun
PC 2 location
On the anterior aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle
PC 2 angle and depth
Oblique 1-1.5
PC 3 location
on the transverse cubital crease, in the depression immediately to the ulnar side of the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii muscle
PC 3 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
PC 4 location
on the flexor aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to PC7 on the line connecting PC 7 and PC3, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
PC 4 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
Oblique 1-1.5
PC 5 location
on the flexor aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to PC7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
PC 5 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
Oblique 1-1.5
PC 6 location
on the flexor aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to PC7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
PC 6 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
Oblique 1-1.5
PC 7 location
At the wrist joint, between the tendons of parlmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level with HT 7
PC 7 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun
Oblique 0.5-1 cun
PC 8 location
between the second and third metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint, in a depression at the radial side of the third metacarpal bone
PC 8 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5 cun
PC 9 location
in the center of the tip of the finger, or on the radial side of the middle finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
of the 8 confluent points, which connects to the yin wei linking meridian
PC6
the acupoints for treating epigastric pain and vomiting is
PC6 and PC5
both PC5 and PC6 can treat
epigastric pain, vomiting
heart pain, palpitation
mania, epilepsy
PC 9 angle and depth
perpendicular or oblique 0.1-0.2
prick to bleed
which point is best for treating lack of lactation, scrofula and swelling of the armpit
PC1
which point is best for relieving stomach ache and fever, thirst and irritability due to heat entering the PC
PC 3
Which point is best for clearing heart, stop bleeding, including coughing up blood, vomiting up blood, and nose bleeding
PC 4
which point is the son point of the PC meridian, is good for mania, laughing too much
PC7
which point is best for canker sores, foul mouth smell, and gum pain
PC 8
why can PC6 treat stomach, heart, and chest diseases
- confluent point that connects with SP4
2. luo point with SJ meridian (connects MJ with UJ)
why can PC8 treat mouth ulcers and foul mouth smell
- ying spring point purges heat
2. PC meridian originates in the chest and connects with the SJ (which connects with the stomach)
