PC2 (Tianquan, “Celestial Spring”) is an acupuncture point on the Pericardium Channel Meridian. It is located on the anterior aspect of the upper arm, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle, 2 cun inferior to the anterior axillary fold when the arm is raised. It unbinds the chest, regulates Heart Qi, calms the spirit, and activates the channel to alleviate pain.
On the anterior aspect of the upper arm, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle, 2 cun inferior to the anterior axillary fold when the arm is raised.
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun. Caution should be exercised to avoid the brachial artery and median nerve which lie medial to the point.
Unbinds the chest, regulates Heart Qi, calms the spirit, and activates the channel to alleviate pain..
Heart disease, fullness and distention in the chest and hypochondrium, rebellious cough, pain in the chest, back, scapula, and the inner aspect of the arm, aversion to wind and cold, dim vision, foot pain preventing walking, stone water (a type of severe edema)..
Tianquan is a local point on the upper arm primarily used for conditions affecting the chest and the pathway of the Pericardium channel. Its indications for chest fullness, cough, and radiating arm pain make it useful for both cardiac and pulmonary issues, as well as for musculoskeletal pain along the medial arm. While not as commonly used as the distal points on the channel, it is effective for clearing stagnation and relieving pain in the chest and upper limb.
PC2 is one of 9 points on the Pericardium Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
PC2 (Tianquan) is located on the anterior aspect of the upper arm, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle, 2 cun inferior to the anterior axillary fold when the arm is raised.
PC2 unbinds the chest, regulates Heart Qi, calms the spirit, and activates the channel to alleviate pain. Common clinical indications include heart disease, fullness and distention in the chest and hypochondrium, rebellious cough, pain in the chest, back, scapula, and the inner aspect of the arm, aversion to wind and cold, dim vision, foot pain preventing walking, stone water (a type of severe edema).
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun. Caution should be exercised to avoid the brachial artery and median nerve which lie medial to the point.
PC2 is a point on the Pericardium Channel Meridian (Xīnbāo Jīng).