PC 5-9 Flashcards
PC 5 Classification
Jing-River and Metal Point
PC 5 Location
3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist,
between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m.
flexor carpi radialis
PC 5 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 inch
PC 5 Action
- Transforms phlegm
- Settles and calms the spirit
- Descends rebellious Qi and regulates the Stomach
- Regulates menstruation
PC 5 Indication
PC 5 Caution
Median Nerve (P4- P7)
PC 6 Classification
Luo-Connecting Point
Confluent point of the Yin Linking vessel
PC 6 Location
2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist,
between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m.
flexor carpi radialis
PC 6 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.8 inch
PC 6 Actions
- Unbinds the chest and regulates Qi
- Regulates the Heart and calms the spirit
- Harmonizes the Stomach and alleviates nausea and vomiting
- Clears heat
- Opens the Yin Linking vessel
PC 6 Indications
PC 6 Caution
Median Nerve (P4- P7)
PC 7 Classification
Shu-Stream, Yuan Source and Earth Point
PC 7 Location
In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist,
between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m.
flexor carpi radialis
PC 7 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch
PC 7 Actions
- Clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit
- Harmonizes the Stomach and intestines
- Unbinds the chest
- Clears the nutritive level and cools the Blood
PC 7 Indication
Median nerve lies directly under
this point and needling commonly induces
a significant electric sensation; once
elicited, further manipulation is
inappropriate and may damage the nerve
PC 7 Caution
Median Nerve (P4- P7)
PC 8 Classification
Ying-Spring and Fire Point
PC 8 Location
At the center of the palm, between the 2nd
and 3rd metacarpal bones, but closer to the
latter, and in the part touching the tip of the
middle finger when a fist is made
PC 8 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch
PC 8 Actions
- Clears heat from the Pericardium & revives consciousness
- Clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit
- Harmonizes the Stomach & clears heat from middle jiao
- Clears the nutritive level and cools the Blood
PC 8 Indication
PC 9 Classification
Jing-Well and Wood Point
PC 9 Location
In the center of the tip of the middle finger
PC Needling
Puncture superficially 0.1 inch or
prick with a three-edged needle to cause bleeding
PC 9 Actions
- Clears heat from the Pericardium and
revives consciousness - Clears the Heart and benefits the tongue
- Clears summer-heat
PC 9 Indication
