PC-07, Dà Líng, 大陵, Great Mound
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| Categories |
| Shu-Stream • Yuan-Source • Ghost point • Child Point |
| Location |
| At the wrist joint, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level with HE-7. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.3 to 0.5 cun, 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: i. Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun; ii. Oblique distal insertion along the carpal tunnel for carpal tunnel syndrome, 0.5 to 1 cun. |
| Caution: The median nerve lies directly 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 |
| Heart break point. Darling point. Psycho-emotional disorders |
| Energetics 1 |
| Clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit Harmonises the Stomach and intestines Unbinds the chest Clears the nutritive level and cools blood |
| Energetics 2 |
| Clears heart heat cools blood: palpitations, chest fullness, heart pain, red eyes, yellow eyes, jaundice, sore throat, dry throat, headache, bloody urine, heat in palms, restlessness, anxiety, treats carpal tunnel syndrome, elbow pain, hand pain |
| Energetics 3 |
| Calms Shen: insomnia, mania, pointless laughter, sadness, fear, grief, agitation |
| Energetics 4 |
| Unbinds chest: chest pain, shortness of breath breast abscess, breast pain |
| Energetics 5 |
| Harmonize ST and LI: bloody vomit, bad breath, epigastric pain |
| Energetics 6 |
| THREADING: P7 to P8 (Patient supinated palm; puncture from P7 to P8; indicated for chest pain, gastric pain, nausea, heart palpitation, great distal tx for acute HEEL PAIN - use same side, transverse, have patient stretch foot and extend ankle after tx) [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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