Acupuncture Points on the Pericardium Channel of Hand Jue Yin
- Meeting Point of the Pericardium, Gallbladder, Liver and Sanjiao Channels
- Point of the Window of Heaven
Unbinds the chest, transforms phlegm and descends rebellionRegulates Qi and dissipates nodules Benefits the breasts
Suffocating sensation in the chest, pain in the hypochondriac region, swelling and pain of the axillary region.
Where is P-01 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 370): 1 cun lateral and slightly superior to the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 199): In the fourth intercostal space, 1 cun lateral to the nipple and 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Puncture obliquely 0.2-0.4 inch. Deep puncture is not advisable. Moxibustion is applicable.
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