PC5 (Jianshi, “Intermediate Messenger”) is the Jing-River (Metal) point of the Pericardium Channel Meridian. It is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. It calms the spirit, harmonizes the stomach, clears heat.
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 3 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.
Calms the spirit, harmonizes the stomach, clears heat.
Cardiac pain, palpitations, stomachache, vomiting, mental disorders.
As the Jing-River (Metal) point, PC5 is effective for clearing heat and calming the spirit, particularly when heat disturbs the heart and mind. It is best known for its strong action on harmonizing the stomach and descending rebellious Qi, making it a key point for nausea, vomiting, and hiccups. It is often paired with PC6 for severe morning sickness or motion sickness due to its combined antiemetic and calming effects.
PC5 is one of 9 points on the Pericardium Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
PC5 (Jianshi) is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
PC5 calms the spirit, harmonizes the stomach, clears heat. Common clinical indications include cardiac pain, palpitations, stomachache, vomiting, mental disorders.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. No major safety concerns.
PC5 is a point on the Pericardium Channel Meridian (Xīnbāo Jīng).