The following chart outlines traditional Chinese medicine based acupuncture and acupressure points along the Pericardium meridian.

 

PC1 point, Tian chi (Celestial Pool)

Location: On the chest, in the 4th intercostal space, 1 cun lateral to the nipple, 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Health Issues Supported: Oppresion in the chest, axillary swelling

Acupuncture and Acupressure Impacts: Opens the chest, regulates Qi, stops cough, benefits the breasts.

PC2 point, Tian quan (Celestial Spring)

Location: On the medial aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fossa, between the heads of m. biceps brachii longus and brevis.

Health Issues Supported: Cardiac pain, pain and distension of the chest and lateral costal region

Acupuncture and Acupressure Impacts:Opens the chest, moves the blood, alleviates pain.

PC3 point, Qu ze (Marsh at the Bend)

Location: On the transverse crease of the elbow, on the ulnar side of the tendon m. biceps brachii.

Health Issues Supported: Cardiac pain, stomach pain, vomiting

Acupuncture and Acupressure Impacts: Clears heat from Qi, Ying and Xue levels, moves Blood, harmonizes the Stomach and intestines, alleviates pain.

PC4 point, Xi men (Cleft Gate)

Location: On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting PC 3 and PC 7.

Health Issues Supported: Cardiac pain, palpitations, retching of blood

Acupuncture and Acupressure Impacts: Cools the Blood, moves the Blood, removes Blood stagnation, calms the Shen.

PC5 point, Jian shi (Intermediary Courier)

Location: On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting PC 3 and PC 7, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.

Health Issues Supported: Cardiac pain, vomiting, epilepsy, mania and withdrawal

Acupuncture and Acupressure Impacts: Resolves Heart Phlegm, calms the Shen, regulates the Stomach.

PC6 point, Nei guan (Inner Pass)

Location: On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting PC 3 and PC 7, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.

Health Issues Supported: Cardiac pain, palpitations, oppression in the chest, epilepsy, malaria

Acupuncture and Acupressure Impacts: Opens the chest, regulates Heart Qi, calms the Shen, harmonizes the Stomach, relieves nausea and vomiting, regulates Qi.

PC7 point, Da ling (Great Mound)

Location: In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.

Health Issues Supported: Cardiac pain, mania and withdrawal

Acupuncture and Acupressure Impacts: Calms the Shen, clears Heat in Heart, opens the chest, regulates Heart Qi, harmonizes the Stomach.

PC8 point, Lao gong (Palace of Toil)

Location: In the center of the palm, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, closer to the 3rd metacarpal bone. When a fist is made, the point is where the tip of the middle finger touches.

Health Issues Supported: Cardiac pain, epilepsy, mania, mouth sores, and withdrawal

Acupuncture and Acupressure Impacts: Clears Heart Heat, calms the Shen.

PC9 point, Zhong chong (Central Hub)

Location:   In the center of the tip of the distal phalanx of the middle finger.

Health Issues Supported: Cardiac pain, coma, heat disease

Acupuncture and Acupressure Impacts: Clears Heart Heat, benefits the tongue, resuscitates.