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This is the He-Sea and Water point of the Pericardium channel. It clears heat from the Heart and blood and is often bled for acute conditions.
Location
At the elbow, on the cubital crease, in the depression on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon.
Anatomy
Medial to the biceps brachii tendon, on brachialis; the brachial artery and vein; the median nerve and medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Clears heat from the Heart and the blood
- Harmonises the Stomach and Intestines
- Calms the spirit and stops pain
Indications
Cardiac pain and palpitations, febrile disease, acute vomiting and diarrhoea (sunstroke), tremor of the hand and arm, and feverish restlessness.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun perpendicular; or prick to bleed for acute conditions.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is generally avoided given its heat-clearing function.
Point Combinations
Bled with LU-5 for acute vomiting and diarrhoea; with PC-6 for cardiac pain.
Classical Text References
The He-Sea (Water) point of the Pericardium, classically bled to clear heat and for sunstroke.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the brachial artery and median nerve.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
