PC-05, Jiān Shǐ, 间使, Intermediate Messenger
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| Categories |
| Jing-River Point |
| Location |
| On the forearm's flexor side, 3 cun proximal to PC-07, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendon. Midpoint between cubital transverse crease and the wrist transverse crease = 12 cun. Midpoint is 6 cun. Divide in half is 3 cun. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun or oblique proximal insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Phlegm point on the PC channel • Calm Shen • Irregular menses • ST Rebellious Qi |
| Energetics 2 |
| ST REBELLIOUS Qi: nausea/vomiting, sudden turmoil disorder, epigastric pain, stomach ache, Plumpit Qi |
| Energetics 3 |
| PHLEGM point on PC channel: palpitations, heart pain, agitation, voice issues, axilla swelling • CALM SHEN: fear, mania, poor memory, |
| Energetics 4 |
| MENSES: dysmenorrhea, clotting, leucorrhea, irregular menses, UTI |
| Energetics 5 |
| LOCAL: elbow and arm pain, palm heat, wrist pain and weakness |
| Energetics 6 |
| THREADING: SJ6 to P5 or P5 to SJ6 (Patient forearm supinated or pronated; Puncture slowly either direction; indicated for arm pain, hypochondrium pain, nausea, constipation, irritability, annoyance, worries) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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