This document summarizes key information about the pericardium meridian, including its pathway and indications. It describes the pericardium channel as originating in the chest and traveling down the body. The points on this meridian treat various disorders of the heart, spirit, chest, and middle jiao. Specific points are detailed, such as PC1 which treats emotional and physical symptoms related to intimacy, and PC6 which empowers feelings of safety.
This document summarizes key information about the pericardium meridian, including its pathway and indications. It describes the pericardium channel as originating in the chest and traveling down the body. The points on this meridian treat various disorders of the heart, spirit, chest, and middle jiao. Specific points are detailed, such as PC1 which treats emotional and physical symptoms related to intimacy, and PC6 which empowers feelings of safety.
This document summarizes key information about the pericardium meridian, including its pathway and indications. It describes the pericardium channel as originating in the chest and traveling down the body. The points on this meridian treat various disorders of the heart, spirit, chest, and middle jiao. Specific points are detailed, such as PC1 which treats emotional and physical symptoms related to intimacy, and PC6 which empowers feelings of safety.
This document summarizes key information about the pericardium meridian, including its pathway and indications. It describes the pericardium channel as originating in the chest and traveling down the body. The points on this meridian treat various disorders of the heart, spirit, chest, and middle jiao. Specific points are detailed, such as PC1 which treats emotional and physical symptoms related to intimacy, and PC6 which empowers feelings of safety.
The pericardium has no patterns of disharmony of its own.
Point Functions and Indications
The pericardium channel pathways, as well as the status of the Pericardium as the protector of the Heart help explain most of the actions and indications of the points of this channel. Treats disorders of the Heart such as pain, palpitations, irregular rhythm, etc. Treats disorders of the Spirit Treats disorders of the chest in general, including disharmony of the Lung Treats disorders of the upper or middle jiao due to stagnation of i of the li!er channel Treats disorders of the middle jiao, especially the Stomach. Treats disorders of the lateral costal region Treats fe"rile diseases# the pericardium "elongs to $re and ta%es the "runt of attac% "y exterior pathogens that might otherwise injure the Heart& these points are especially important for the nutriti!e and "lood le!els and when there is a distur"ance of consciousness Treats swelling and pain of the axilla Page '() Pericardium The Pericardium The Main Pathway '. The channel originates in the center of the chest, connects with the Pericardium, and tra!els to *+ ', and down the median line. It connects with *+ '- and *+ , .the upper/middle/lower regions of the Triple Heater0. -. 1 lateral deep "ranch tra!els from the pericardium across the chest and emerges at P* ' where the meridian "ecomes super$cial. 2. It ascends to the axilla and follows the medial aspect of the arm down to P* 3. (. 4ne "ranch goes from P* 5 to the radial side of the middle $nger and one pathway connects with T6 ' at the ulnar side of the ring $nger. 7. Some texts say that a deep "ranch rises from the pericardium up through the throat to the ear, joining with T6 at T6 '8. Divergent Channel The di!ergent channel lea!es the primary meridian at a point 2 1*I inferior to the axilla .some texts say 2 1*I "elow 9: --0. It then enters the chest and communicates with the T6. 1 "ranch ascends across the throat and emerges "ehind the ear, where it meets with the T6 channel. Page '(' Pericardium The Pericardium Channel Luo Channel This channel "egins at P* 8 and spreads out "etween the tendons, following the Pericardium meridian up to the pericardium and then to the heart. Muscle Channel This "egins on the palmar aspect of the third digit .some sources say the tip of the middle $nger0 and accompanies the L; muscle channel upwards It "inds at the medial aspect of the el"ow and again "elow the axilla. It then descends to spread o!er the ri"s, front and "ac%. 1 "ranch enters the "ody "elow the axilla and spreads o!er the chest, "inding with the diaphragm. Pericardium Page '(- PC 1 Heavenly Pond Entry point, Window o the !"y, #eunion $ %& women' $() Location ' 1*I lateral to the center of the nipple <=> ?eedling -) insertion posteriorly along the intercostal space, .7@' cun * With deep needling there is a su+stantial ris" o Pneumothora, * Function
Window o the !"y - ./(/ Entry(E,it 0loc" L1, D o Physical and emotional symptoms are similar# >indow# Person feels unsafe with intimacy. 6/6# Person has fear of intimacy. Symptoms for "oth are triggered/exacer"ated "y the threat of intimacy. Heart palpitations, chest pain, $"rocystic "reast disease or "reast cancer, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. L< o *haotic and re"ellious i in the L;, head, sense organs and nec% region A 2n+inds the chest, transorms phlegm, descends re+ellion D o Aisperses stagnant i and phlegm in chest, lateral costal region, axilla, and "reasts o =egulates i and dissipates nodules o :ene$ts the "reasts #eunion3 PC, TE, 40, L# acc5 to D ?ame *elestial Pool Tian# celestial, of the hea!ens& s%y& ?ature& hea!en *hi# pool, pond 1lternate ?ame# *elestial *on!ergence L< /irtue3 Empowers a memory o saety that is untouched +y lie e,perience5 This is a >indow of the S%y point, and, as such, pro!ides the deepest possi"le connection to spiritual le!els of intimacy. This point may help restore oneBs memory of oneBs heart as a place of ultimate safety "efore the heart "ecame "urdened "y lifeBs sorrows. Further, this point may empower one to experience the world as a safe place, helping to clear the eCects of past "etrayal. 4ther This point releases a terri$c amount of energy into the meridian. ;sing it, you can reach the soul and depth of a person "oth mentally and physically. 1 pool or pond is a large expanse of water where deep forces of life are gathered. This is the pond of a 9od, a holy Page '(2 Pericardium PC 6 Heavenly !pring ri!er where we can maintain purity of the spirit. The patient can "e "athed here, healed and cleansed in tranuil water that "alances, restores and calms the Fire. ItDs a place you can use to reorient the patient to the hea!enly lo!e he/she may ha!e lost. This point connects the person with something !ast, "oundless, a majesty of life "eyond normal comprehension. >ith this point there is a sense of !ast expansion, full of warmth and light. ItDs hea!enly refreshment ta%ing you "eyond time and space into a larger hea!enly relationship. The point opens up the person to realiEe they are not Fislands unto themsel!es.G :athing here will enrich the :ody Hind Spirit and lift the patient out of depression. This point renews the uality of Lo!e. P* ' I - are good together .men only0. P* ' puts the patient in touch with himself and - gi!es the mo!ement to do something with it. Pericardium Page '(( PC 1 Heavenly Pond Entry point %W'
, Window o the !"y %W' ) $ Location 4n the anterior surface of the arm :etween the heads of the "iceps , 1*I proximal to the Jexure of the el"ow <=> To locate this meridian, the arm must in the anatomical position To expose the "iceps, Jex the arm against resistance .with arm slightly "ent0 *T1 ?eedling (7 insertion distally or proximally, '@'.7 cun Function 2n+inds the chest, invigorates +lood, and alleviates pain D o Heart pain, disorders of the heart, pain of the chest, "ac%, shoulder, shoulder "lade and arm, fullness of the chest and lateral costal region, palpitations, cough, stone edema, a!ersion to wind and cold, "lurred !ision, pain of the medial upper arm. Window o the !"y - ./(/ Entry(E,it 0loc" %women' L1 o Physical and emotional symptoms are similar# >indow# Person feels unsafe with intimacy. 6/6# Person has fear of intimacy. Symptoms for "oth are triggered/exacer"ated "y the threat of intimacy. Heart palpitations, chest pain, $"rocystic "reast disease or "reast cancer, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. L< o Fear of "ringing your light to the world .P* - in particular0. ?ame *elestial Spring Tian# celestial, of the hea!ens& s%y& ?ature& Hea!en Kuan# source, spring 1lternate ?ames# *elestial >armth, *elestial Aamp L< /irtue3 Empowers eelings o saety untouched +y lie e,perience5 Hea!enly spring suggests the initiation of mo!ement and action. ;pon "ringing someone to hea!enDs pond we are pro!iding the person the opportunity to "as% safely in the rays of his own heart. This is reju!enati!e. Howe!er once rested, it is important to mo!e "ac% into the world and use what one has learned in an acti!e way. Hea!enly spring helps initiate action in the world to Jow from the heart with strength and compassion. :etrayal of intimacy is a major cause of chronic 6/6 "loc%s "etween these two points. Hence, a hallmar% of this patternBs symptomatology is that it usually increases when the threat of intimacy is present. 4neBs fear of intimacy may continually extinguish oneBs heart $re, resulting in an emotionally cold and Page '(7 Pericardium PC 6 Heavenly !pring joyless presentation. Too, the percei!ed threat of intimacy may disinhi"it the pericardium $re, which "laEes in its presence. In this scenario, one is li%ely to e!idence tendencies toward mania and hyper@sexuality. 4ther o This point is the next "est thing to a >indow. 9ood for cleansing at the spirit le!el. o This point is a source of purity& use it to clear out deep le!els of toxicity. o This is a spring with a hea!enly characterLitDs the same spring as Heart ' .;tmost Source0 and Midney ' .:u""ling Spring0. o This spring accesses the pure "rightness of water& it in!igorates and distri"utes the !ital energy .increases !itality I "u""liness0. o 9ood for nursing mothers without enough mil% or for fe!ers without perspiration. Pericardium Page '(8 PC $ Croo"ed Marsh Water point, !ea point $ $() Location 4n crease of the el"ow In the depression which is medial to the tendon of the "iceps 4n some people this depression may "e lateral to the tendon :ut only if HT 2 immediately medial to the tendon <=> On the medial side of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle, At the mid point of the transverse cubital crease CTA
?eedling (7 insertion .7@' cun, or pric% to "leed * The +rachial artery and veins lie deeply, 7ust medial to this point * Function Clears heat rom the 8i, +lood, ying levels D,M o High fe!er, thirst, agitation, restlessness, dry mouth, hemorrhage @ L;, ST A o Late stages of fe"rile diseases with s%in eruptions and con!ulsions. H o Heat in the P* during fe"rile diseases which can cause coma. H Clears !ummer(Heat D,M o *lears summer@heat and stops !omiting and diarrhea H o Summer@heat stro%e, dysenteric disorder, sudden turmoil disorder A 9pens the Heart ori:ces M o =esuscitation from coma .from fe"rile disease0 Moves +lood stasis M o *hronic conditions of :lood heat that congeals o!er time, i.e., excessi!e menstrual "leeding from :lood heat stagnates o!er time causing $"roids. Calms the Mind %Heart(;ire' M o 1nxiety caused "y Heart@Fire Descends !T 8i M o ?ausea and !omiting Treats pain o the entire arm D o Pain of the el"ow, arm, and hand, tremor of the head, tremor of hand I arm HP <in De:cient ;ire %rom Water under(controlling ;ire' L1 o ?er!ousness, anxiety, impulsi!eness .all relati!e to intimacy0 HP <ang De:ciency %rom Water over(controlling ;ire' L1 o *hronic lac% of connection and joylessness from excess fear. 6mpowers self@expression of P* unlimited "y fear. ?ame Harsh at the :end Ku# :end, cur!e croo%& "ent Ne# Harsh Page '(, Pericardium PC = 4ate o >i #eserve L< /irtues3 >uiets ear that limits intimacy5 Empowers the virtues o water such as ortitude and contemplation within the HP5 4ther o This point can cool Fire, "ut "e careful. o The "ene$cial fertility of water gathers here& thereDs a sense of rich nourishment. o >ater controls Fire, and therefore aCects the hot/cold "alance in our lo!e li!es. ;se it to regain this "alance. o ;se this for fear of water, meeting people, I imminent suicidal feelings. o This point allows the el"ow to mo!e freely to stretch out and em"race people. o This is %ey in esta"lishing harmony "etween fear of intimacy in Fire and >ater. Pericardium Page '(5 PC $ Croo"ed Marsh &i Clet = ) Location 4n the anterior surface of the arm 7 1*I proximal to + , :etween the two tendons <=> The point lies between the ulna and the radius, on the line between PC 3 and PC 7 These tendons are not always palpable this far proximal; To demonstrate these tendons, as the patient to contract the muscles of the hand by main! a claw shape, or to attempt to raise the forearm a!ainst resistance applied to the palm of the hand, all while eepin! the wrist strai!ht" CTA ?eedling 3) insertion .7@' cun, or (7 proximal insertion '@'.7 cun Function Moderates ?cute Conditions Ho!es :lood Stasis o In the chest and Heart O chest pain =egulates the HeartDs =hythm o 1rrhythmia and palpitations .esp. acute0 Stops Pain o 1cute pain radiating to the nec%, "ac% or left arm. *an "e with !omiting Stops :leeding o Hemorrhage due to heat .nose"leed, cough, !omit0 *lears :lood and Ping Heat o Fe"rile disease, s%in diseases Calms the !pirit o Treats emotional disorders such as agitation of the Heart, insomnia, melancholy and fear and fright of people ?ame &i Clet 4ate &i3 *left, cre!ice Men3 Aoor, gate L< /irtue3 Moves old pain and +itterness trapped in the heart5 1s the xi@cleft point, P* ( clears stagnation from the P* oQcial. It clears the eCects of past "etrayal that o"struct the spontaneous opening and closing of the P* gate. This is a chief point for harmoniEing the function of the diaphragm and clearing the stagnation that generates the inJated uality on the pulse corresponding to the diaphragm position. 4ther o This is one of the strongest mental points@@it "rings peace and serenity to the trou"led heart, mind and soul. This point helps sta"iliEe and "ring warmth to the mind and then "ac% to the heart& itDs a gate to a tremendous reser!e. o In acute illness this point forti$es, nourishes and calms. Page '(3 Pericardium PC = 4ate o >i #eserve o It strengthens the mind and gi!es mental courage. o >hen the spirit i is insuQcient, this point ma%es you smile again. o ;se this point for shoc%, especially for the longer term eCects. o <9# This is a $lling point. If the SI .Rnot P*R0 is wea% or insu"stantial, needing more juice to do its jo", this point gi!es it the protection it needs. Pericardium Page '7) PC ) The .ntermediary Metal point, #iver point, $ ?rm <in #eunion point $ ) Location 4n the anterior surface of the arm 2 1*I proximal to + ,, "etween the two tendons <=> To demonstrate the tendons, *ontract the hand muscles "y ma%ing a claw. *T1 ?eedling 3) insertion .7@' cun, or (7 proximal insertion '@'.7 cun Function .nvisi+le Phlegm 9+structing Heart 9ri:ces %misting the Heart-Mind' D,M o 1gitation, propensity to fright, poor memory, restlessness, easily startled, mania, ra!ing, possession "y Fghost e!il,G epilepsy, drooling after wind@stro%e, !omiting foam, goiter, plumstone i A o *hronic# manic depression, incessant tal%ing, uncontrolled acti!ity, rec%lessness H o 1cute# delirium, aphasia, coma .at the "lood le!el of fe"rile disease0 H o 4ther# epilepsy, losing consciousness, foaming at mouth during $t .phlegm0 H Descends #e+ellious !T 8i D, M o ?ausea, !omiting, epigastric pain Moves >i !tagnation in the Chest M o *hest pain Menstrual pro+lems D o Irregular menses, dysmenorrhea, menstrual clots, retention of the lochia, leucorrhea Treats Malaria M o 6mpirical point Clears Heart(;ire M, L1 o Insomnia, tongue ulcers, "itter taste, dry mouth, mental agitation H o ?ot letting go of attachments and desires associated with past lo!es constrains intimacy. 6xcess heat and pressure stagnate as the mind attempts to control the opening and closing of "oundaries in intimate relationships. L< Toni:es Metal within ;ire L1 o AiQculty attracting uality relationships or holding on to the precious relationships our hearts !alue. Longing for lo!e lost or unattained. Disperses Metal within ;ire L1 o *linging to relationships that ha!e lost their !alue to us. Shutting an iron door on all new relationships "ecause of past pain. Perfectionism "orn of self@righteousness @ $nding Jaws in any new relationship. Treats cotton pulse and wei 8i stagnation L1 4host Point L1 Page '7' Pericardium PC @ .nner ;rontier 4ate o Possession "y urges, longings, desires .im"alanced po0. In the P* this shows up as lust. Let go of past lo!es that haunt us and resol!e the heartDs longing. ?ame Intermediary *ourier <ian# 1mong, "etween& to separate Shi# 1 messenger& to employ& to cause, to allow 1lternate ?ame# 9host =oad L< /irtues3 cools grie stemming rom lost love and +etrayal5 Empowers the HP to let go5 Empowers the virtue o metal within the heart protector5 Pericardium Page '7- PC ) The .ntermediary 4ther o ;se this point when there is a mar%ed diCerence "etween the surface and deeper le!els of a person. The Intermediary listens to "oth sides and "rings hope. o This point is a go "etween, an en!oy mediating "etween the yin arm meridians o 1n image of this point is of "rilliance shining through the doors, full of the power of Fire and the "rilliance of illuminationLitDs awe inspiring. Imagine someone going into a space full of light and power with the Pericardium, Heart and Lungs connected. o If Hetal is not warm enough, the Stomach and Lungs will tighten. o This is one of the '2 classic points for possession "y 9ui Spirits .spirits of a person on the way to returning to Hea!en0. These earthly spirits can "ecome male!olent and can ma%e a person feel possessed. o ;se after a possession treatment. It helps calm a possessed spirit. It "rings peace and calm out of chaos, alle!iates pho"ias, fears and terror. Page '72 Pericardium PC @ .nner ;rontier 4ate Luo point, <in Wei Mo MP, Chong Mo CP $ ) ;or+idden Months =A Location 4n the anterior surface of the arm - 1*I proximal to + ,, "etween the two tendons <=> To demonstrate tendons, ma%e a claw shape w/hands *T1 ?eedling .'0 3) insertion .7@' cun, or join to T6 7 .-0 (7 proximal insertion '@'.7 cun for chest diseases .20 (7 distal insertion '@'.7 cun for num" $ngers * The median nerve lies directly under this point5 9nce de8i is elicited, urther manipulation may damage the nerve * Function Essential or all disorders o the chest and Heart D,M o Heart pain, stuCy chest, palpitations, disorders of Heart rate and rhythm, pain of lateral costal region, asthma, cough A o Stagnant i and "lood in the chest# chest pain H /ents PC !tagnation and Heat .4ils the Inner Frontier 9ate0 L< #egulates spirit A,H o Insomnia, epilepsy, mania, poor memory, fright, sadness, fear, apprehension A o 1nxiety from any Heart pattern H o *alms the heart, uiets the mind, releases past pain O "etrayal of intimacy. L< Essential or descending !T 8i through middle 7iao A, H, L< o 6ssential for nausea and !omiting A,H o 6pigastric pain, acid regurgitation, hiccup, "elching H o 4pens the area around the xiphoid process .HT I P* mu points, MI -)@--0 L< Calms .rrita+ility rom Liver >i Constraint H o Particularly if thereDs also anxiety from a Heart pattern. o Premenstrual depression and irritation. Bec" and 9ccipital pain H Moves 0lood !tasis in the Wom+ H o Painful or irregular periods ?ame Inner Pass ?ei# Inner, inside 9uan# gate, passage& to shut, to close 4ther o This point unites yin and yang, left and right. It is a messenger of the emperor who has access to the interior. It ta%es things further in when thereDs a discrepancy "etween the internal and external. ItDs the "est point on the meridian for restoring "alance "etween the "ody and mind, "ringing the physical symptoms in line. Pericardium Page '7( PC C 4reat Mound o There is a taoist expression F?ei 9uanG meaning to examine oneself, in!est in a heartfelt searching of the inner world. >hen the patient is out of touch with what they want out of life, this point helps the person connect to him/her selfLit ta%es them inwards. o Pou can use P* 8 with P* (, T6 7 or P* ,. o This point is for anxiety and depression of the highest le!el. o <9# This point is more a"out mo!ing than $lling. >hen juice is congealed, cut oC, this point mo!es the emotions when the person is feeling num". It mo!es things through oppression of energy around the heart.. Page '77 Pericardium PC @ .nner ;rontier 4ate !ource, Earth, !edation, !tream, 4host point $ & Location In the middle area of the anterior wrist crease <ust proximal to the fullness "etween the two tendons <=> 1t the center of the Jexure of the wrist :etween the tendons of the palmaris longus and Jexor carpi radialis muscles 4n the proximal ulnar corner of the scaphoid To locate the Jexure, Jex and extend the hand to $nd the hinge of the joint *T1 ?eedling .'0 3) insertion .2@.7 cun .-0 (7 distal insertion along the meridian for carpal tunnel, .7@' cun * The median nerve lies directly under this point5 9nce de8i is elicited urther manipulation may damage the nerve * Function 4host point ( clears Heart(;ire or Heart Empty ;ire and Calms the !pirit A, H o Palpitations, agitation, epilepsy, mania, manic ra!ing, restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, ceaseless laughter, sadness, weeping with grief A, H o Possessed and exhausted "y lust. L< Cools Heart(;ire entering the 0ladder via the !. D o Painful, diQcult or "loody urination Cools the 0lood D o Fe!er with agitation, ecEema, wind rash, car"uncles and furuncles Cools and Descends !T 8i D o :ad "reath, epigastric pain, !omiting, !omiting of "lood 2n+inds the Chest D o Fullness of pain of chest, "reast or lateral costal region, shortness of "reath, sighing Treats carpal tunnel syndrome D !edates Earth within ;ire L1 o Heart is always hungry for intimacy. 1ddicted to pursuit of earthly pleasures and desires. Insatia"le. Toni:es Earth within ;ire L1 o =elationships pursued are ungrounded and/or unful$lling. Ari!en "y !ain desire .ego0. >ea% and weary heart @ exhausted and unnourished "y intimate relationships. ?ame 9reat Hound Aa# 9reat, large, "ig Ling# Hound, small hill 1lternate# Heart 9o!ernor, 9host Heart, Hand Heart 9o!ernor L< /irtues3 Empowers the HP to +e nourished through intimate connection5 Helps 8uiet a hungry heart5 Pericardium Page '78 PC C 4reat Mound 4ther 1ll of the source points on the yin meridians ha!e some sense of power or FgreatnessG in their name .supreme, !ery great, or greater0. This point is a great reser!e to "e called upon. It will ground Fire, calming and nurturing. It "rings a strong sense of security. This point is a mound from which the confused indi!idual may see clearly. ItDs useful when a person is exhi"iting excess Fire, esp. as wea% ner!es, insta"ility, excess laughter. It transforms the excess Fire, gi!ing it 6arth and uelling insecurity and ner!ousness. Page '7, Pericardium PC D Palace o Weariness ;ire, Horary, !pring, E,it, 4host, E to #eturn <ang 6($ $ ;or+idden Months $A Location 4n the palmar surface of the hand :etween the 2 rd and ( th metacarpal "ones 4n the proximal trans!erse crease <=> :etween the - nd and 2 rd metacarpal "ones .closer to 2 rd 0 Proximal to the head of the 2 rd metacarpal The location of P* 5 "etween the 2 rd I ( th
metacarpals appears in "oo%s "y 9. Soulie de Horant, Ar. <. La!ier I A. Lawson@>ood. *T1 ?eedling 3) insertion .7 cun Function Clears PC and HT Heat D, M o Fe!er, coma, loss of consciousness, epilepsy, mania@ depression, fright, sadness, propensity to anger, apprehension, restless Eang disorder .HT (0, ceaseless laughter o Treats ulceration or erosion of the mouth and tongue Clears !T heat D o Foul "reath, !omiting, diQcult ingestion Clears Heat in the 0lood D o +omiting "lood, nose"leed, "lood in stool, ecEema, tinea and scaling of the palm ?ame Palace of Toil Lao# Toil, la"or, taxation, weariness 9ong# Palace 1lternate ?ames# *onstruction palace, *enter of the palm, Fi!e Li, 9host *a!e, 9host =oad L< /irtues3 #esurrects a heart unul:lled and weary rom loving5 >uiets mania and addiction to 7oy5 HP $re de$ciency can result in lac% of joy, and the heart "ecomes so weary from the pain of past heart"rea%s that not strength can "e gathered to engage in intimate relationships. 1s the horary point, P* 5 may re%indle the $res of a weary heart. This point that can induce a state of "liss, which may restore oneBs memory of safety and joy "uried in the depths of self. This is one of the most profound points for reawa%ening the heartBs $re and capacity for joy. 4ther o The palace is the house of 9od. 1"o!e all it has lo!e, caring, aCection and warmth. If the patient is sic% of struggling or in a rut ta%e them to the palace, the house of god. It is full of opulence, a"undance, warmth lo!e, etc. o This point "rings the person to the palace and he/she is rested, "athed, fed and lo!ed. The person will ha!e the strength to go Pericardium Page '75 PC E Middle #ushing on with renewed !igor. It totally recharges the person and "athes them in sunshine. o 1 person may loo% for lo!e with sexual promiscuity or their Fire may ha!e gone out. Pou may see weariness and Jatness, cold, no energy. o Hoxa is !ery eCecti!e on this point, "ut "e carefulLyou can o!erheat people with this point. If their Fire is !olatile you can ma%e things worse. o <9# This point stimulates $re. It gi!es the person a !acation and ena"les them to reco!er a sense of joy that he/she hasnDt had for a long time. Page '73 Pericardium PC D Palace o Weariness Wood, Toni:cation, Well, ;irst ?id 1 $ Location =adial nail point of the middle $nger <=> The radial nail point of the third digit 1"out .' cun proximal to the corner of the nail <ust distal to the Jare of the distal phalanx Bote3 an alternati!e location for P* 3 at the center of the tip of the third digit is featured on the :ronEe Han and is widely accepted nowadays. This location has historically "een one of the ') Shixuan points. *T1 ?eedling 3) or (7 insertion directed proximally .'@.- cun, or pric% to "leed Function 1ing(Well F Heat in the Pericardium A, H o restores consciousness, especially in fe"rile disease Clears Heart(;ire and +ene:ts the tongue A, H o Treats pain at the root of the tongue, stiCness of the tongue, ina"ility to spea%, night@time crying in children E,pels .nterior Wind H o 1cute wind@stro%e, restores consciousness Treats !ummer(Heat A o Fe!er, agitation, !omiting, diarrhea and collapse ;irst ?id3 ;ear, ?n,iety > Wood not ;eeding ;ire L< o HP i too wea% to engage in relationship. >ood una"le to rein!igorate a HP that is "urned out from heart"rea% Wood overeeding ;ire L< o 6ngaging in relationships from a mental le!el without desire for true intimacy. *an "e aggressi!e and try to wor% out unresol!ed anger through sex. ?ame *entral Hu" Nhong# *entral, center, middle *hong# a hu", thoroughfare 1lternate ?ame# *entral Surge L< /irtues3 Empowers vision and sel(esteem within the conte,t o relationships5 Directs the mind towards the Heart5 1s the wood point, P* 3 may "ring !ision to the hearts of those who feel lost in relation to intimacy. If wood within HP is de$cient, we can feel lost in relationship to intimacy .lac% of perspecti!e0. If wood within P* is wea%, the HP may not ha!e enough i to engage in relationship at all .then sadness0. If wood within $re is excess, we can engage in relationships from a mental le!el without any desire for intimacy. Such contact can "e aggressi!e as the mind attempts to express its unresol!ed anger through sexuality. This point empowers the resilience and self esteem of wood to a despairing heart that has suCered many Pericardium Page '8) PC E Middle #ushing !iolations. I often needle this point in conjunction with L= ' in order to integrate the functions of discernment and self esteem .wood0 with intuition .$re0. 4ther This point will access a strength that will march on and re!italiEe the patient. It will re!italiEe the middle of the person. It "rings heat, warmth and light to the "lood, re%indles and awa%ens the Fire as more >ood is fed to it. Ha%e sure thereDs enough wood and that you want a "igger Fire. Sometimes putting fuel on a $re puts it outS It may "e necessary to po%e the $re with P* , or 5 "eforehand. Page '8' Pericardium PC E #ushing into the Middle