PC4 (Ximen, “Cleft Gate”) is the Xi-cleft point of the Pericardium Channel Meridian. It is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. It invigorates blood, stops bleeding, calms the spirit.
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. No major safety concerns.
Invigorates blood, stops bleeding, calms the spirit.
Cardiac pain, palpitations, epistaxis, hemoptysis, anxiety.
PC4 is the Xi-cleft point of the Pericardium meridian, making it highly effective for treating acute conditions and pain along the channel, as well as disorders of blood. It is best known for its ability to invigorate blood and stop bleeding, particularly for acute chest pain, angina, and various types of hemorrhage, including epistaxis and hematemesis. It also has a significant calming effect on the spirit, useful for anxiety and palpitations.
PC4 is one of 9 points on the Pericardium Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
PC4 (Ximen) is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
PC4 invigorates blood, stops bleeding, calms the spirit. Common clinical indications include cardiac pain, palpitations, epistaxis, hemoptysis, anxiety.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. No major safety concerns.
PC4 is a point on the Pericardium Channel Meridian (Xīnbāo Jīng).