PC 1-4 Flashcards
PC 1 Location
In the fourth intercostal space, 1 cun lateral to the
nipple and 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline
PC 1 Classification
Window of the Sky
PC 1 Needling
Obliquely 0.2 - 0.4 inch
PC 1 Actions
- Unbinds the chest, transforms phlegm and
descends rebellion - Regulates Qi and dissipates nodules
- Benefits the breasts
PC 1 Indication
PC 1 Caution
Deep needling carries a
substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax
PC 2 Location
2 cun below the level of the anterior axillary fold,
between the two heads of m. biceps brachii
PC 2 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.7 inch
PC 2 Actions
- Unbinds the chest, invigorates blood and alleviates pain
PC 2 Indication
PC 3 Classification
He-Sea and Water Point
PC 3 Location
On the transverse cubital crease, at the ulnar
side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii
PC 3 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.7 inch
PC 3 Actions
- Clears heat from the qi, nutritive and blood levels
- Harmonizes the Stomach and intestines and stops vomiting
- Activates the channel and alleviates pain
PC 3 Indications
PC 3 Cautions
the brachial artery and veins
lie deeply, just medial to this point
PC 4 Classification
Xi-Cleft of the Pericardium
PC 4 Location
5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on
the line connecting PC3 and PC7, between the
tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi
radialis
PC 4 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 inch
PC 4 Actions
- Invigorates Blood and dispels stasis
- Cools the Blood and stops bleeding
- Calms the spirit
- Moderates acute conditions
PC 4 Indications
PC 4 Caution
Median Nerve (P4- P7)
