Pericardium Meridian Graphic

The Pericardium meridian graphic shows the pathway and acupuncture points along this traditional Chinese medicine energy channel.

Pericardium Meridian Acupuncture Points

Click on any point below to view detailed information about its location, actions, and clinical applications:

Internal/External Pathways
Originates in the Chest
Enters the pericardium
Descends through the diaphragm to the abdomen
Connecting with the Triple Heater
Another branch emerges at PC 1
Measurements Needed
Sternum -to- Coracoid Process = 6 cun
Sternum -to- Acromion Process = 8 cun
Axillary Fold -to- Cubital Crease = 9 cun
Cubital Crease -to- Wrist Crease = 12 cun
Nipple -to- PC 1 = 1 cun
Anterior Midline -to- PC 1 = 5 cun
Root of Breast = 5th Intercostal Space
Precautions - [all]
PC 1 - NDN
Point Relationships
Wrist - SI 5 - TH 4 - LI 5 || LU 9 - PC 7 - HT 7
Elbow Points - SI 8 - TH 10 - LI 11 || LU 5 - PC 3 - HT 3
Additional Helpful Information
No finger or hand measurements on the lower arm
Cun Measurement Reminders:
(Cun measurements points along the meridian)

Yin Meridians || Upper Arm || Forearm
LU 6, 5 || 7, 1.5, 1
PC 7 || 5, 3, 2
HT 3 || 1.5, 1, .5

Yang Meridians || Forearm || Upper Arm
LI 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 || *1, 3, 7
TH 2, 3, 5, 7 || *1, 1, mid 11-13, -3 below TH 14
SI 5 ||
Japanese Acupuncture Point Location
PC 6 is located on the ulnar side of the Palmaris longus tendon. It is less than 2 cun proximal to the wrist crease, and usually shows distinctive pressure pain.