PC-06, Nèi Guān, 内关, Inner Pass
Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
| Categories |
| Luo-Connecting Point, Yin Wei Confluence Point, Chest Command Point |
| Location |
| Points PC 4 to 7 should be located between the flexor carpi radialis and palmaris longus. Midpoint between transverse cubital crease and the wrist transverse crease = 12 cun/3 = 4 cun. 4cun/2 = 2 cun. 2 cun proximal to PC-07, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: 0.5 to 1 cun perpendicular or joined with SJ-5 • Oblique proximally 1 to 1.5 cun for chest related issues • Oblique distally 1 to 1.5 cun for finger numbness. |
| Caution: The median nerve is under this point and needling commonly induces a significant electric sensation. This is an acceptable manifestation of deqi (arrival of qi), but once elicited, further manipulation is inappropriate and may damage the nerve. |
| Notes |
| Yin Wei meridian has two functions - heart disorders and interior conditions. SJ 5 is the master point of the yang wei and treats exterior conditions. PC6 is the master point of the yin wei. PC6 can also treat vomiting, nausea, hiccups and motion sickness. PC5 and PC6 can both treat heart conditions, but PC5 is more commonly used for physical symptoms (pain, rate, palpations) while PC6 is more functional and emotional heart (anxiety, depression) issues. You can also use acupressure to relief nausea and motion sickness. |
| Energetics 1 |
| LUO: Excess- sudden HT pain; Deficiency - irritability and overthinking; psycho emotional disorders; Connects with HT system and the SJ channel • YIN WEI CONFLUENCE POINT: pain in HT, chest, or stomach. • CHEST COMMAND POINT: Chest issues |
| Energetics 2 |
| chest pain, heart pain, insomnia, mental restlessness, mania, poor memory, hypertension, clear heat, calms shen, open Yin Wei, regulate Qi, regulate heart |
| Energetics 3 |
| nausea, hiccup, SP&ST cold and xu, diarrhea, bloody stools, dizziness, dysmenorrhea |
| Energetics 4 |
| THREADING: P6 to SJ5 or SJ5 to P6 (Patient supinate or pronate hand; puncture slowly in either direction; indicated for heart palpitation, chest tension, gastric tension, hypochondrium pain, nausea, arm pain, ear tinnitus) • SI6 to P6 (Patient forearm pronated; puncture obliquely with 45 degree angle; indicated for shoulder and arm pain, constipation, hypochondrium pain, annoyance, hiccup, nausea) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
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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