Pericardium (PC)

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Pericardium Meridian (Hand Jue Yin) – Summary

The Pericardium Meridian, also called the Heart Protector or Heart Constrictor, is a vital energetic pathway in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It supports and protects the Heart, governs circulation, and influences emotional well-being.

🔹 Basic Info

  • Chinese Name: 手厥阴心包经 (Shǒu Juéyīn Xīnbāo Jīng)
  • Element: Fire 🔥 (same as Heart and San Jiao)
  • Yin-Yang Pair: San Jiao (Triple Burner) Meridian
  • Time of Peak Activity: 7 PM – 9 PM
  • Number of Points: 9 acupuncture points (PC-1 to PC-9)

🔹 Functions of the Pericardium Meridian

  • Protects the Heart from emotional and pathogenic stress
  • Regulates blood circulation and chest Qi
  • Calms the Shen (spirit) – impacts anxiety, insomnia, and panic
  • Affects the pericardial sac, diaphragm, and stomach via internal connections

🔹 Meridian Pathway

  • Starts deep in the chest, surrounding the Heart
  • Travels through the diaphragm to connect with the San Jiao
  • Emerges at the chest (PC-1) → runs down the middle of the inner arm → ends at the tip of the middle finger (PC-9)

🔹 Common Pericardium Meridian Points

PointName (Pinyin)LocationFunction
PC-1TianchiLateral chestOpens chest, resolves phlegm
PC-3QuzeInner elbow creaseClears heat, cools blood
PC-6NeiguanInner forearm, 2 cun from wristMain point for nausea, anxiety, heart pain, insomnia
PC-7DalingWrist creaseCalms Shen, carpal tunnel, emotional balance
PC-9ZhongchongTip of middle fingerClears heat, revives consciousness

🔹 Disorders Treated

  • Anxiety, panic attacks, emotional distress
  • Palpitations, chest pain, irregular heartbeat
  • Insomnia, restlessness
  • Nausea, motion sickness
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist pain
  • Menstrual issues, via emotional-energetic link

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