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This point, on the upper arm, regulates Heart qi, unbinds the chest and relieves pain of the arm.
Location
On the anterior aspect of the upper arm, 2 cun distal to the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle.
Anatomy
Biceps brachii; the muscular branches of the brachial artery; the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve and the musculocutaneous nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Regulates qi and unbinds the chest
- Activates the channel and stops pain
Indications
Cardiac pain, fullness of the chest and costal region, cough, and pain of the inner arm.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With PC-1 for chest pain; with PC-3 for arm pain.
Classical Text References
Listed for cardiac and chest pain and disorders of the inner arm.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the brachial artery.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.