PC6 (Neiguan, “Inner Pass”) is the Luo-connecting point of the Pericardium Channel Meridian. It is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. It calms the spirit, harmonizes the stomach, regulates Qi, unbinds the chest.
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. No major safety concerns.
Calms the spirit, harmonizes the stomach, regulates Qi, unbinds the chest.
Cardiac pain, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, carpal tunnel syndrome.
PC6 is a highly significant Luo-connecting point and the command point of the chest, making it a master point for conditions of the chest, heart, and stomach. It is best known for its profound ability to calm the spirit, harmonize the stomach (especially for nausea and vomiting), regulate Qi, and unbind the chest. As the confluent point of the Yinwei Mai, it also treats internal disharmonies affecting the heart and stomach, making it indispensable for anxiety, palpitations, angina, and morning sickness.
PC6 is one of 9 points on the Pericardium Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
PC6 (Neiguan) is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
PC6 calms the spirit, harmonizes the stomach, regulates Qi, unbinds the chest. Common clinical indications include cardiac pain, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, carpal tunnel syndrome.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. No major safety concerns.
PC6 is a point on the Pericardium Channel Meridian (Xīnbāo Jīng).