The pericardium has no patterns of disharmony of its own.

Point Functions and Indications

The pericardium channel pathways, as well as the status of
the Pericardium as the protector of the Heart help explain
most of the actions and indications of the points of this
channel.
Treats disorders of the Heart such as pain, palpitations,
irregular rhythm, etc.
Treats disorders of the Spirit
Treats disorders of the chest in general, including
disharmony of the Lung
Treats disorders of the upper or middle jiao due to
stagnation of i of the li!er channel
Treats disorders of the middle jiao, especially the Stomach.
Treats disorders of the lateral costal region
Treats fe"rile diseases# the pericardium "elongs to $re and
ta%es the "runt of attac% "y exterior pathogens that might
otherwise injure the Heart& these points are especially
important for the nutriti!e and "lood le!els and when there
is a distur"ance of consciousness
Treats swelling and pain of the axilla
The Heart Protector
The Main Pathway
'. The channel
originates in the
center of the chest,
connects with the
Pericardium, and
tra!els to () '*
and down the
median line. It
connects with ()
'+ and () * ,the
upper-middle-lower
regions of the
Triple Heater..
+. / lateral deep
"ranch tra!els from
the pericardium
across the chest
and emerges at P(
' where the
meridian "ecomes
super$cial.
0. It ascends to the axilla and follows the medial aspect of the arm
down to P( 1.
2. 3ne "ranch goes from P( 4 to the radial side of the middle $nger
and one pathway connects with T5 ' at the ulnar side of the ring
$nger.
6. Some texts say that a deep "ranch rises from the pericardium
up through the throat to the ear, joining with T5 at T5 '7.
Divergent Channel
The di!ergent channel lea!es the primary meridian at a
point 0 /(I inferior to the axilla ,some texts say 0 /(I
"elow 89 ++..
It then enters the chest and communicates with the T5.
/ "ranch ascends across the throat and emerges "ehind
the ear, where it meets with the T5 channel.
The Heart Protector Channel
Luo Channel
This channel "egins at P( 7 and spreads out "etween the
tendons, following the Pericardium meridian up to the
pericardium and then to the heart.
Muscle Channel
This "egins on the palmar aspect of the third digit ,some
sources say the tip of the middle $nger. and accompanies
the L: muscle channel upwards
It "inds at the medial aspect of the el"ow and again "elow
the axilla.
It then descends to spread o!er the ri"s, front and "ac%.
/ "ranch enters the "ody "elow the axilla and spreads o!er
the chest, "inding with the diaphragm.
The Heart Protector Channel
Entry point, Window of the Sy, !eunion
" #$ wo%en& "'(
Location ' /(I lateral to the center of the
nipple
;<=
>eedling +? insertion posteriorly along the
intercostal space, .6@' cun
) With deep needling there is
a su*stantial ris of Pneu%othora+ )
Function

Window of the Sy , -.'. Entry'E+it /loc
L0, D
o Physical and emotional symptoms are similar# =indow#
Person feels unsafe with intimacy. 5-5# Person has fear of
intimacy. Symptoms for "oth are triggered-exacer"ated "y
the threat of intimacy. Heart palpitations, chest pain,
$"rocystic "reast disease or "reast cancer, anxiety,
insomnia, and depression.
L;
o (haotic and re"ellious i in the L:, head, sense organs and
nec% region
A
1n*inds the chest, transfor%s phleg%, descends re*ellion
D
o Aisperses stagnant i and phlegm in chest, lateral costal
region, axilla, and "reasts
o <egulates i and dissipates nodules
o 9ene$ts the "reasts
!eunion2 PC, TE, 3/, L! acc4 to D
>ame (elestial Pool
Tian# celestial, of the hea!ens& s%y&
>ature& hea!en
(hi# pool, pond
/lternate >ame# (elestial (on!ergence
L; .irtue2 E%powers a %e%ory of safety that is untouched
*y life e+perience4
This is a =indow of the S%y point, and, as such, pro!ides the
deepest possi"le connection to spiritual le!els of intimacy. This
point may help restore oneBs memory of oneBs heart as a place
of ultimate safety "efore the heart "ecame "urdened "y lifeBs
sorrows. Further, this point may empower one to experience the
world as a safe place, helping to clear the eCects of past
"etrayal.
3ther This point releases a terri$c amount of energy into the
meridian. :sing it, you can
reach the soul and depth of a person "oth mentally and
physically.
PC 5 Heavenly Spring
/ pool or pond is a large expanse of water where deep
forces of life are gathered. This is the pond of a 8od, a holy
ri!er where we can maintain purity of the spirit. The patient
can "e "athed here, healed and cleansed in tranuil water
that "alances, restores and calms the Fire. ItDs a place you
can use to reorient the patient to the hea!enly lo!e he-she
may ha!e lost.
This point connects the person with something !ast,
"oundless, a majesty of life "eyond normal comprehension.
=ith this point there is a sense of !ast expansion, full of
warmth and light. ItDs hea!enly refreshment ta%ing you
"eyond time and space into a larger hea!enly relationship.
The point opens up the person to realiEe they are not
Fislands unto themsel!es.G 9athing here will enrich the 9ody
Hind Spirit and lift the patient out of depression.
This point renews the uality of Lo!e.
P( ' I + are good together ,men only.. P( ' puts the
patient in touch with himself and + gi!es the mo!ement to
do something with it.
PC 6 Heavenly Pond
Entry point #W&

, Window of the Sy #W&
( "
Location 3n the anterior surface of the arm
9etween the heads of the "iceps
* /(I proximal to the Jexure of the el"ow
;<=
To locate this meridian,
the arm must in the anatomical position
To expose the "iceps, Jex the arm against
resistance ,with arm slightly "ent.
(T/
>eedling 26 insertion distally or proximally,
'@'.6 cun
Function 1n*inds the chest, invigorates *lood, and
alleviates pain
D
o Heart pain, disorders of the heart, pain of the chest, "ac%,
shoulder, shoulder "lade and arm, fullness of the chest and
lateral costal region, palpitations, cough, stone edema,
a!ersion to wind and cold, "lurred !ision, pain of the medial
upper arm.
Window of the Sy , -.'. Entry'E+it /loc #wo%en&
L0
o Physical and emotional symptoms are similar# =indow#
Person feels unsafe with intimacy. 5-5# Person has fear of
intimacy. Symptoms for "oth are triggered-exacer"ated "y
the threat of intimacy. Heart palpitations, chest pain,
$"rocystic "reast disease or "reast cancer, anxiety,
insomnia, and depression.
L;
o Fear of "ringing your light to the world ,P( + in particular..
>ame (elestial Spring
Tian# celestial, of the hea!ens& s%y&
>ature&
Hea!en Kuan# source, spring
/lternate >ames# (elestial =armth,
(elestial Aamp
L; .irtue2 E%powers feelings of safety untouched *y life
e+perience4 Hea!enly spring suggests the initiation of mo!ement
and action. :pon "ringing someone to hea!enDs pond we are
pro!iding the person the opportunity to "as% safely in the rays of
his own heart. This is reju!enati!e. Howe!er once rested, it is
important to mo!e "ac% into the world and use what one has
learned in an acti!e way. Hea!enly spring helps initiate action in
the world to Jow from the heart with strength and compassion.
9etrayal of intimacy is a major cause of chronic 5-5 "loc%s "etween
these two points. Hence, a hallmar% of this patternBs
symptomatology is that it usually increases when the threat of
intimacy is present. 3neBs fear of intimacy may continually
extinguish oneBs heart $re, resulting in an emotionally cold and
PC 5 Heavenly Spring
joyless presentation. Too, the percei!ed threat of intimacy may
disinhi"it the pericardium $re, which "laEes in its presence. In this
scenario, one is li%ely to e!idence tendencies toward mania and
hyper@sexuality.
3ther
o This point is the next "est thing to a =indow. 8ood for cleansing
at the spirit le!el.
o This point is a source of purity& use it to clear out deep le!els of
toxicity.
o This is a spring with a hea!enly characterLitDs the same spring
as Heart ' ,:tmost Source. and Midney ' ,9u""ling Spring..
o This spring accesses the pure "rightness of water& it in!igorates
and distri"utes the !ital energy ,increases !itality I
"u""liness..
o 8ood for nursing mothers without enough mil% or for fe!ers
without perspiration.
PC " Crooed Marsh
Water point, Sea point " "'(
Location 3n crease of the el"ow
In the depression which is medial to the tendon of the "iceps
3n some people this depression may "e lateral to the tendon
9ut only if HT 0 immediately medial to the tendon
;<=
On the medial side of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle,
At the mid point of the transverse cubital crease
CTA

>eedling 26 insertion .6@' cun, or pric% to
"leed
) The *rachial artery and veins lie deeply,
7ust %edial to this point )
Function Clears heat fro% the 8i, *lood, ying levels
D,M
o High fe!er, thirst, agitation, restlessness, dry mouth,
hemorrhage @ L:, ST
A
o Late stages of fe"rile diseases with s%in eruptions and
con!ulsions.
H
o Heat in the P( during fe"rile diseases which can cause
coma.
H
Clears Su%%er'Heat
D,M
o (lears summer@heat and stops !omiting and diarrhea
H
o Summer@heat stro%e, dysenteric disorder, sudden turmoil
disorder
A
9pens the Heart ori:ces
M
o <esuscitation from coma ,from fe"rile disease.
Moves *lood stasis
M
o (hronic conditions of 9lood heat that congeals o!er time,
i.e., excessi!e menstrual "leeding from 9lood heat
stagnates o!er time causing $"roids.
Cal%s the Mind #Heart';ire&
M
o /nxiety caused "y Heart@Fire
Descends ST 8i
M
o >ausea and !omiting
Treats pain of the entire ar%
D
o Pain of the el"ow, arm, and hand, tremor of the head,
tremor of hand I arm
HP <in De:cient ;ire #fro% Water under'controlling ;ire&
L0
o >er!ousness, anxiety, impulsi!eness ,all relati!e to
intimacy.
HP <ang De:ciency #fro% Water over'controlling ;ire&
L0
o (hronic lac% of connection and joylessness from excess fear.
5mpowers self@expression of P( unlimited "y fear.
>ame Harsh at the 9end
Ku# 9end, cur!e croo%& "ent
Ne# Harsh
PC = 3ate of >i !eserve
L; .irtues2 >uiets fear that li%its inti%acy4 E%powers the
virtues of water such as fortitude and conte%plation within
the HP4
3ther
o This point can cool Fire, "ut "e careful.
o The "ene$cial fertility of water gathers here& thereDs a sense of
rich nourishment.
o =ater controls Fire, and therefore aCects the hot-cold "alance in
our lo!e li!es. :se it to regain this "alance.
o :se this for fear of water, meeting people, I imminent suicidal
feelings.
o This point allows the el"ow to mo!e freely to stretch out and
em"race people.
o This is %ey in esta"lishing harmony "etween fear of intimacy in
Fire and =ater.
PC " Crooed Marsh
$i Cleft = (
Location 3n the anterior surface of the arm
6 /(I proximal to ) *
9etween the two tendons
;<=
The point lies between the ulna and the radius,
on the line between PC 3 and PC 7
These tendons are not always palpable this far proximal;
To demonstrate these tendons, as the patient to
contract the muscles of the hand by main! a claw shape,
or to attempt to raise the forearm a!ainst resistance applied to
the palm of the hand, all while eepin! the wrist strai!ht"
CTA
>eedling 1? insertion .6@' cun, or 26
proximal insertion '@'.6 cun
Function Moderates ?cute Conditions
Ho!es 9lood Stasis
o In the chest and Heart O chest pain
<egulates the HeartDs <hythm
o /rrhythmia and palpitations ,esp. acute.
Stops Pain
o /cute pain radiating to the nec%, "ac% or left arm. (an
"e with !omiting
Stops 9leeding
o Hemorrhage due to heat ,nose"leed, cough, !omit.
(lears 9lood and Ping Heat
o Fe"rile disease, s%in diseases
Cal%s the Spirit
o Treats emotional disorders such as agitation of the Heart,
insomnia, melancholy and fear and fright of people
>ame $i Cleft 3ate
$i2 (left, cre!ice
Men2 Aoor, gate
L; .irtue2 Moves old pain and *itterness trapped in the heart4
/s the xi@cleft point, P( 2 clears stagnation from the P( oQcial. It
clears the eCects of past "etrayal that o"struct the spontaneous
opening and closing of the P( gate. This is a chief point for
harmoniEing the function of the diaphragm and clearing the
stagnation that generates the inJated uality on the pulse
corresponding to the diaphragm position.
3ther
o This is one of the strongest mental points@@it "rings peace and
serenity to the trou"led heart, mind and soul. This point helps
sta"iliEe and "ring warmth to the mind and then "ac% to the
heart& itDs a gate to a tremendous reser!e.
o In acute illness this point forti$es, nourishes and calms.
PC = 3ate of >i !eserve
o It strengthens the mind and gi!es mental courage.
o =hen the spirit i is insuQcient, this point ma%es you smile
again.
o :se this point for shoc%, especially for the longer term eCects.
o ;8# This is a $lling point. If the SI ,Rnot P(R. is wea% or
insu"stantial, needing more juice to do its jo", this point gi!es it
the protection it needs.
PC ( The -nter%ediary
Metal point, !iver point, " ?r% <in !eunion point "
(
Location 3n the anterior surface of the arm
0 /(I proximal to ) *,
"etween the two tendons
;<=
To demonstrate the tendons,
(ontract the hand muscles "y ma%ing a claw.
(T/
>eedling 1? insertion .6@' cun, or 26
proximal insertion '@'.6 cun
Function -nvisi*le Phleg% 9*structing Heart 9ri:ces
#%isting the Heart,Mind&
D,M
o /gitation, propensity to fright, poor memory, restlessness,
easily startled, mania, ra!ing, possession "y Fghost e!il,G
epilepsy, drooling after wind@stro%e, !omiting foam, goiter,
plumstone i
A
o (hronic# manic depression, incessant tal%ing, uncontrolled
acti!ity, rec%lessness
H
o /cute# delirium, aphasia, coma ,at the "lood le!el of fe"rile
disease.
H
o 3ther# epilepsy, losing consciousness, foaming at mouth
during $t ,phlegm.
H
Clears Heart';ire
M, L0
o Insomnia, tongue ulcers, "itter taste, dry mouth, mental
agitation
H
o >ot letting go of attachments and desires associated with
past lo!es constrains intimacy. 5xcess heat and pressure
stagnate as the mind attempts to control the opening and
closing of "oundaries in intimate relationships.
L;
Descends !e*ellious ST 8i
D, M
Moves >i Stagnation in the
chest
M
o >ausea, !omiting, epigastric pain & (hest pain
Menstrual pro*le%s
D
o Irregular menses, dysmenorrhea, menstrual clots, retention
of the lochia, leucorrhea
Treats Malaria
M
o 5mpirical point
!egulates Metal within ;ire
L0
o AiQculty attracting uality relationships or holding on to the
precious relationships our hearts !alue. Longing for lo!e lost
or unattained. ,de$cient.
o (linging to relationships that ha!e lost their !alue. Shutting
an iron door on new relationships "ecause of past pain.
Perfectionism "orn of self@righteousness @ $nding Jaws in
any new relationship. ,excess.
3host Point
L0
o Possession "y urges, longings, desires ,im"alanced po.. In
the P( this shows up as lust. Let go of past lo!es that haunt
us and resol!e the heartDs longing.
PC @ -nner ;rontier 3ate
>ame Intermediary (ourier
;ian# /mong, "etween& to separate
Shi# / messenger& to employ& to cause, to
allow
/lternate >ame# 8host <oad
3ther
o :se this point when there is a mar%ed diCerence "etween the
surface and deeper le!els of a person. The Intermediary listens
to "oth sides and "rings hope.
o This point is a go "etween, an en!oy mediating "etween the yin
arm meridians
o /n image of this point is of "rilliance shining through the doors,
full of the power of Fire and the "rilliance of illuminationLitDs
awe inspiring. Imagine someone going into a space full of light
and power with the Pericardium, Heart and Lungs connected.
o If Hetal is not warm enough, the Stomach and Lungs will
tighten.
o :se after a possession treatment. It helps calm a possessed
spirit. It "rings peace and calm out of chaos, alle!iates pho"ias,
fears and terror.
PC ( The -nter%ediary
Luo point, <in Wei Mo MP, Chong Mo CP " (
;or*idden Months
=A
Location 3n the anterior surface of the arm
+ /(I proximal to ) *, "etween the two tendons
;<=
To demonstrate tendons, ma%e a claw shape w-hands
(T/
>eedling ,'. 1? insertion .6@' cun, or join to T5 6
,+. 26 proximal insertion '@'.6 cun for chest diseases
,0. 26 distal insertion '@'.6 cun for num" $ngers
) The %edian nerve lies directly under this point4 9nce
de8i is elicited, further %anipulation %ay da%age the nerve
)
Function Essential for all disorders of the chest and Heart
D,M
o Heart pain, stuCy chest, palpitations, disorders of Heart rate
and rhythm, pain of lateral costal region, asthma, cough
A
o Stagnant i and "lood in the chest# chest pain
H
.ents PC Stagnation and Heat ,3ils the Inner Frontier 8ate.
L;
!egulates spirit
A,H
o Insomnia, epilepsy, mania, poor memory, fright, sadness,
fear, apprehension
A
o /nxiety from any Heart pattern
H
o (alms the heart, uiets the mind, releases past pain O
"etrayal of intimacy.
L;
Essential for descending ST 8i through %iddle 7iao
A, H, L;
o 5ssential for nausea and !omiting
A,H
o 5pigastric pain, acid regurgitation, hiccup, "elching
H
o 3pens the area around the xiphoid process ,HT I P( mu
points, MI +?@++.
L;
Cal%s -rrita*ility fro% Liver >i Constraint
H
o Particularly if thereDs also anxiety from a Heart pattern.
o Premenstrual depression and irritation.
Bec and 9ccipital pain
H
Moves /lood Stasis in the Wo%*
H
o Painful or irregular periods
>ame
Inner Pass
>ei# Inner, inside
8uan# gate, passage& to shut, to close
3ther
o This point unites yin and yang, left and right. It is a messenger
of the emperor who has access to the interior. It ta%es things
further in when thereDs a discrepancy "etween the internal and
external. ItDs the "est point on the meridian for restoring
"alance "etween the "ody and mind, "ringing the physical
symptoms in line.
PC @ -nner ;rontier 3ate
o There is a taoist expression F>ei 8uanG meaning to examine
oneself, in!est in a heartfelt searching of the inner world. =hen
the patient is out of touch with what they want out of life, this
point helps the person connect to him-her selfLit ta%es them
inwards.
o Pou can use P( 7 with P( 2, T5 6 or P( *.
o This point is for anxiety and depression of the highest le!el.
o ;8# This point is more a"out mo!ing than $lling. =hen juice is
congealed, cut oC, this point mo!es the emotions when the
person is feeling num". It mo!es things through oppression of
energy around the heart..
PC C 3reat Mound
Source, Earth, Sedation, Strea%, 3host point " $
Location In the middle area of the anterior wrist crease
;ust proximal to the fullness "etween the two tendons
;<=
At the center of the #exure of the wrist
$etween the tendons of the palmaris lon!us
and #exor carpi radialis muscles
On the proximal ulnar corner of the scaphoid
To locate the #exure, #ex and extend the hand
to %nd the hin!e of the &oint
CTA
>eedling ,'. 1? insertion .0@.6 cun
,+. 26 distal insertion along the meridian for carpal tunnel, .6@'
cun
) The %edian nerve lies directly under this point4 9nce
de8i is elicited
further %anipulation %ay da%age the nerve )
Function (lears Heart Fire
A,H
(lears the nutriti!e le!el and
cools "lood
A
(alms the Spirit
H,A
HarmoniEes the ST and intestines
A
:n"inds the chest
A
/pplications
8host point# clears excess or de$ciency heat from the Heart
and spirit# palpitations, agitation, epilepsy, mania, manic
ra!ing, restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, ceaseless laughter,
sadness, weeping with grief.
Heart $re entering the 9ladder# diQcult or "loody urination
(ools and descends ST i# "ad "reath, epigastric pain,
!omiting, !omiting of "lood
:n"inds the chest# full chest, shortness of "reath, pain in
chest and lateral costal region, sighing, "reast pain
(ools the "lood# fe!er with agitation, ecEema, wind rash,
car"uncles and furuncles
Treats carpal tunnel syndrome
>ame 3reat Mound
Da2 8reat, large, "ig
Ling2 Hound, small hill
?lternate Ba%es2 Heart
8o!ernor, 8host Heart,
Hand Heart 8o!ernor
L; .irtues2 E%powers the HP to *e nourished through
inti%ate connection4 Helps 8uiet a hungry heart4 /s the
earth and source point P( * may ground and nourish a
scattered heart. If earth within $re is de$cient, our pursuit of
relationship may "e ungrounded and unful$lling. =ithout a
center that de$nes integrity, the heart protector tends to "e
PC D Palace of Weariness
dri!en only "y !ain desire. If earth within the P( is excess, our
hearts may always "e hungry for intimacy.
3ther
/ll of the source points on the yin meridians ha!e some
sense of power or FgreatnessG in their name ,supreme, !ery
great, or greater.. This point is a great reser!e to "e called
upon. It will ground Fire, calming and nurturing. It "rings a
strong sense of security.
This point is a mound from which the confused indi!idual
may see clearly. ItDs useful when a person is exhi"iting
excess Fire, esp. as wea% ner!es, insta"ility, excess laughter.
It transforms the excess Fire, gi!ing it 5arth and uelling
insecurity and ner!ousness.
PC C 3reat Mound
;ire, Horary, Spring, E+it, 3host point, E to !eturn
<ang 5'" "
;or*idden Months "A
Location 3n the palmar surface of the hand
9etween the 0
rd
and 2
th
metacarpal "ones
3n the proximal trans!erse crease
;<=
$etween the '
nd
and 3
rd
metacarpal bones (closer to 3
rd
)
Proximal to the head of the 3
rd
metacarpal
The location of PC * between the 3
rd
+ ,
th

metacarpals appears in boos by -" .oulie de
/orant, 0r" 1" 2avier + 0" 2awson34ood"
CTA
>eedling 1? insertion .6 cun
Function (lears Heart@Fire and calms the spirit
H,A
HarmoniEes the ST,
clears middle jiao heat
A
(lears P( Heat, re!i!es consciousness
A
(lears the nutriti!e
le!el and cools "lood
A
/pplications
Important for clearing P( and HT Heat# fe!er, coma, loss of
consciousness, epilepsy, mania@depression, fright, sadness,
propensity to anger, apprehension, restless Eang disorder
,HT 2., ceaseless laughter
Treats ulceration or erosion of the mouth and tongue
(lears ST heat# foul "reath, !omiting, diQcult ingestion
(lears heat from the "lood# !omiting "lood, nose"leed,
"lood in stool, ecEema, tinea and scaling of the palm
>ame Palace of Toil
Lao2 Toil, la"or, taxation, weariness
3ong# Palace
?lternate Ba%es2 (onstruction
palace, (enter
of the palm, Fi!e Li, 8host (a!e,
8host <oad
L; .irtues2 !esurrects a heart unful:lled and weary fro%
loving4 >uiets %ania and addiction to 7oy4 HP $re
de$ciency can result in lac% of joy, and the heart "ecomes so
weary from the pain of past heart"rea%s that not strength can
"e gathered to engage in intimate relationships. /s the horary
point, P( 4 may re%indle the $res of a weary heart. This point
that can induce a state of "liss, which may restore oneBs
memory of safety and joy "uried in the depths of self. This is
one of the most profound points for reawa%ening the heartBs $re
and capacity for joy.
3ther
The palace is the house of 8od. /"o!e all it has lo!e, caring,
aCection and warmth. If the patient is sic% of struggling or in
PC D Palace of Weariness
a rut ta%e them to the palace, the house of god. It is full of
opulence, a"undance, warmth lo!e, etc.
This point "rings the person to the palace and he-she is
rested, "athed, fed and lo!ed. The person will ha!e the
strength to go on with renewed !igor. It totally recharges the
person and "athes them in sunshine.
/ person may loo% for lo!e with sexual promiscuity or their
Fire may ha!e gone out. Pou may see weariness and
Jatness, cold, no energy.
Hoxa is !ery eCecti!e on this point, "ut "e carefulLyou can
o!erheat people with this point. If their Fire is !olatile you
can ma%e things worse.
;8# This point stimulates $re. It gi!es the person a !acation
and ena"les them to reco!er a sense of joy that he-she
hasnDt had for a long time.
PC E Middle !ushing
Wood, Toni:cation, Well, ;irst ?id
6 "
Location <adial nail point of the middle $nger
;<=
The radial nail point of the third di!it
About "5 cun proximal to the corner of the nail
1ust distal to the #are of the distal phalanx
Note: an alternative location for PC 6
at the center of the tip of the third di!it is
featured on the $ron7e /an and is widely accepted nowadays"
This location, however, has historically been on e of the 58
.hixuan points"
CTA
>eedling 1? or 26 insertion directed proximally .'@.+ cun, or pric% to
"leed
Function ;irst ?id2 ?n+iety
(lears P( Heat, restores consciousness
H,A
(lears Summer@
Heat
A
(lears the Heart and "ene$ts the tongue
A
5xpels =ind
H
/pplications
;ing@well# restores consciousness, especially in fe"rile
disease
Treats pain at the root of the tongue, stiCness of the tongue,
ina"ility to spea%, night@time crying in children
Treats summer@heat characteriEed "y fe!er, agitation,
!omiting, diarrhea and collapse
>ame Central Hu*
Fhong2 (entral, center, middle
Chong# a hu", thoroughfare
?lternate Ba%e2 (entral Surge
The location of P( 1 on the tip of the middle $nger ma%es it a
centrally located strategic point. The appellation (entral Hu"
reJects this idea. Though the i at well@jing points is usually
descri"ed as small and still li%e water in a well, numerous
sources say the i at P( 1 surges forth.
L; .irtues2 E%powers vision and self'estee% within the
conte+t of relationships4 Directs the %ind towards the
Heart4 /s the wood point, P( 1 may "ring !ision to the hearts
of those who feel lost in relation to intimacy. If wood within HP is
de$cient, we can feel lost in relationship to intimacy ,lac% of
perspecti!e.. If wood within P( is wea%, the HP may not ha!e
enough i to engage in relationship at all ,then sadness.. If
wood within $re is excess, we can engage in relationships from
a mental le!el without any desire for intimacy. Such contact can
"e aggressi!e as the mind attempts to express its unresol!ed
anger through sexuality. This point empowers the resilience and
self esteem of wood to a despairing heart that has suCered
PC E !ushing into the Middle
many !iolations. I often needle this point in conjunction with L<
' in order to integrate the functions of discernment and self
esteem ,wood. with intuition ,$re..
3ther
This point will access a strength that will march on and
re!italiEe the patient.
It will re!italiEe the middle of the person. It "rings heat,
warmth and light to the "lood, re%indles and awa%ens the
Fire as more =ood is fed to it.
Ha%e sure thereDs enough wood and that you want a "igger
Fire.
Sometimes putting fuel on a $re puts it outS It may "e
necessary to po%e the $re with P( * or 4 "eforehand.
PC E Middle !ushing