PC4 (Ximen, “Ximen translates to 'Cleft Gate”) is the Xi-Cleft point of the Pericardium Channel Meridian. It is located on the anterior forearm, 5 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease (Daling, PC7), between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. It regulates Qi and Blood, calms the Heart and Spirit, opens the chest.
On the anterior forearm, 5 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease (Daling, PC7), between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1.0 cun. The median nerve lies deep to this point, so care must be taken.
Regulates Qi and Blood, calms the Heart and Spirit, opens the chest..
Rebellious rising Qi, vomiting, wheezing and coughing, abdominal distention with inability to eat or drink, pain in the chest, chronic wheezing..
As the Xi-Cleft point of the Pericardium channel, Ximen is a primary point for treating acute conditions of the chest and Heart, particularly those involving pain. Its classical indications for rebellious Qi, vomiting, and chest pain highlight its ability to descend Qi and alleviate stagnation. It is especially noted for its effectiveness with moxibustion in cases of chronic wheezing.
PC4 is one of 9 points on the Pericardium Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
PC4 (Ximen) is located on the anterior forearm, 5 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease (Daling, PC7), between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
PC4 regulates Qi and Blood, calms the Heart and Spirit, opens the chest. Common clinical indications include rebellious rising Qi, vomiting, wheezing and coughing, abdominal distention with inability to eat or drink, pain in the chest, chronic wheezing.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1.0 cun. The median nerve lies deep to this point, so care must be taken.
PC4 is a point on the Pericardium Channel Meridian (Xīnbāo Jīng).