PC6 - Neiguan (Pericardium Point 6)
Point features
Where is it located
PC6 is located 2 cun above the wrist crease (PC7), between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Master point of the Chest and opening point of the Yin Wei Mai
- Deeply calms the Shen and harmonizes the Heart
- Regulates the Stomach and relieves nausea, vomiting, anxiety
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Palpitations
- Panic
- Nausea, motion sickness, vomiting, reflux
- Chest pain, cardiac constriction
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with PC6, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Neiguan, 'Inner Gate', is one of the most commonly used acupuncture points, essential for treating psychosomatic disorders, anxiety with gastrointestinal symptoms, emotional disturbances, and functional cardiovascular conditions. Also used in oncology protocols to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
- Complete functions and therapeutic indications
- Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
- Complete pathway of the meridian of Pericardium
- Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
- Associated pathology sheets
- Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin
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