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PC-1 Tianchi (Heavenly Pool) - unbinds the chest, regulates qi and dissipates nodules.
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Pericardium 2 (PC 2) Tian Quan — Heavenly Spring
PC-2 Tianquan (Heavenly Spring) - regulates qi of the chest and benefits the arm.
Read More »Pericardium 3 (PC 3) Qu Ze — Marsh at the Bend
PC-3 Quze (Marsh at the Bend) - the He-Sea and Water point of the Pericardium, clearing heat from the Heart and blood.
Read More »Pericardium 4 (PC 4) Xi Men — Cleft Gate
PC-4 Ximen (Cleft Gate) - the Xi-Cleft point of the Pericardium for acute cardiac pain and bleeding.
Read More »Pericardium 5 (PC 5) Jian Shi — Intermediary Courier
PC-5 Jianshi (Intermediary Courier) - the Jing-River and Metal point of the Pericardium, transforming phlegm and calming the spirit.
Read More »Pericardium 6 (PC 6) Nei Guan — Inner Pass
PC-6 Neiguan (Inner Pass) - the Luo-Connecting point of the Pericardium and Confluent point of the Yin Wei Mai; a major point for the chest, Heart, stomach and nausea.
Read More »Pericardium 7 (PC 7) Da Ling — Great Mound
PC-7 Daling (Great Mound) - the Yuan-Source and Shu-Stream point of the Pericardium, clearing the Heart and calming the spirit.
Read More »Pericardium 8 (PC 8) Lao Gong — Palace of Toil
PC-8 Laogong (Palace of Toil) - the Ying-Spring and Fire point of the Pericardium, clearing Heart fire and calming the spirit.
Read More »Pericardium 9 (PC 9) Zhong Chong — Middle Surge
PC-9 Zhongchong (Middle Surge) - the Jing-Well and Wood point of the Pericardium, restoring consciousness and clearing heat.
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