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PC 5-9 Flashcards

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PC 5 Classification

A

Jing-River and Metal Point

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PC 5 Location

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3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist,
between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m.
flexor carpi radialis

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PC 5 Needling

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Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 inch

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PC 5 Action

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  1. Transforms phlegm
  2. Settles and calms the spirit
  3. Descends rebellious Qi and regulates the Stomach
  4. Regulates menstruation
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PC 5 Indication

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PC 5 Caution

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Median Nerve (P4- P7)

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PC 6 Classification

A

Luo-Connecting Point
Confluent point of the Yin Linking vessel

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PC 6 Location

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2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist,
between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m.
flexor carpi radialis

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PC 6 Needling

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Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.8 inch

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PC 6 Actions

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  1. Unbinds the chest and regulates Qi
  2. Regulates the Heart and calms the spirit
  3. Harmonizes the Stomach and alleviates nausea and vomiting
  4. Clears heat
  5. Opens the Yin Linking vessel
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PC 6 Indications

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PC 6 Caution

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Median Nerve (P4- P7)

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PC 7 Classification

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Shu-Stream, Yuan Source and Earth Point

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PC 7 Location

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

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PC 7 Needling

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Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

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PC 7 Actions

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  1. Clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit
  2. Harmonizes the Stomach and intestines
  3. Unbinds the chest
  4. Clears the nutritive level and cools the Blood
17
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PC 7 Indication

A

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

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PC 7 Caution

A

Median Nerve (P4- P7)

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PC 8 Classification

A

Ying-Spring and Fire Point

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PC 8 Location

A

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

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PC 8 Needling

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Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

22
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PC 8 Actions

A
  1. Clears heat from the Pericardium & revives consciousness
  2. Clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit
  3. Harmonizes the Stomach & clears heat from middle jiao
  4. Clears the nutritive level and cools the Blood
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PC 8 Indication

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24
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PC 9 Classification

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Jing-Well and Wood Point

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PC 9 Location

A

In the center of the tip of the middle finger

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PC Needling

A

Puncture superficially 0.1 inch or
prick with a three-edged needle to cause bleeding

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PC 9 Actions

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  1. Clears heat from the Pericardium and
    revives consciousness
  2. Clears the Heart and benefits the tongue
  3. Clears summer-heat
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PC 9 Indication

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