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Neiguan (PC-6), “Inner Pass”, is the Luo-Connecting point of the Pericardium and the Confluent point of the Yin Wei Mai. It is one of the most important points in acupuncture for the chest, Heart and stomach and the principal point for nausea and vomiting.
Location
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to the wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
Anatomy
Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, on flexor digitorum superficialis; the median artery and veins; the median nerve and antebrachial cutaneous nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Regulates Heart qi and calms the spirit
- Unbinds the chest and regulates qi
- Harmonises the Stomach and stops nausea and vomiting
- Opens the Yin Wei Mai
Indications
Nausea and vomiting, cardiac pain and palpitations, oppression of the chest, anxiety and insomnia, hiccup, stomach pain, and motion sickness.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With ST-36 and REN-12 for nausea and vomiting; with HT-7 for anxiety and palpitations; with SP-4 (its paired Confluent point) for the chest and Heart.
Classical Text References
The Luo-Connecting point of the Pericardium and Confluent point of the Yin Wei Mai; widely cited for disorders of the Heart, chest and stomach.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the median nerve; deep insertion may produce a strong electric sensation.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.