PC 5
Acupuncture Point Theory
PC 5 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory
The acupuncture point "PC 5" , 間使, is represented by "Jian Shi" in pinyin and "Intermediary Courier" in english and may be found:
3 cun above the wrist crease between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Phlegm issues effecting the chest, heart, lungs a/or throat.
- Heat disorders effecting the heart, chest pain, restlessness, insomina, red tongue tip.
- Sudden heart pain, angina.
- Wheezing with phlegm that you can feel and hear, combine with CV 22.
- Distal point for enlarged thyroid.
Pc 5 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:
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