Acupuncture - Pericardium

Question 1

PC 1

Answer 1

1 cun lateral to the nipple in the 4th intercostal space, 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. PO 0.3-0.8 inch laterally along intercostal space.

N: 4th intercostal nerve

C: Lung - pneumothorax risk

I: Mastitis

A: Clears heat

Question 2

PC 3

Answer 2

On traverse cubital crease on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon (opposite Lu 5 on the radial side of the tendon). PP 0.5-0.8 inch or prick to cause bleeding.

N: Median nerve

C: Brachial artery and vein

I: Pain in the cardiac region

A: Clears heat

Question 3

PC 6

Answer 3

2 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the wrist, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons. PP 0.5-0.8 inch or PO 0.8-1.5 inch proximally.

N: Median nerve and anterior interosseous nerve

C: Anterior interosseous artery and vein

I: Cardiac pain

A: Clears heat

Question 4

PC 7 - Source Point

Answer 4

In the depression in the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist, between the palmaris longus and the flexor carpi radialis tendons. PP 0.3-0.5 inch.

N: Median nerve

C: None

I: Cardiac pain

A: Clears heat

Question 5

PC 9 - Well point

Answer 5

In the center of the tip of the middle finger. PP or PO 0.1-0.2 inch or prick to cause bleeding.

N: Branch of anterior interosseous nerve.

C: None

I: Cardiac pain

A: Clears heat

Question 6

Action shared by PC 1, 3, 6, 7 and 9?

Answer 6

Clears heat

Question 7

Indication for PC 1?

Answer 7

Mastitis

Question 8

Indication for PC 3, 6, 7 and 9?

Answer 8

PC 3 - Pain the cardiac region

PC 6, 7, 9 - Cardiac pain