PC9 (Zhōngchōng, “Central Rush”) is the Jing-Well (Wood) point of the Pericardium Channel Meridian. It is located on the palmar aspect of the middle finger, in the center of the tip. It revives consciousness, clears heat, calms spirit.
On the palmar aspect of the middle finger, in the center of the tip.
Perpendicular insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
Revives consciousness, clears heat, calms spirit.
Loss of consciousness, apoplexy, heatstroke, cardiac pain, fever, infantile convulsions.
As a Jing-Well (Wood) point, PC9 is a powerful resuscitation point, classically used for loss of consciousness from stroke, heatstroke, or shock. It excels at clearing extreme heat from the Pericardium and Heart, manifesting as high fever, delirium, or coma. Its ability to calm the spirit makes it useful for acute anxiety or panic attacks. Clinically, it is often bled for immediate effect in acute febrile diseases or fainting.
PC9 is one of 9 points on the Pericardium Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
PC9 (Zhōngchōng) is located on the palmar aspect of the middle finger, in the center of the tip.
PC9 revives consciousness, clears heat, calms spirit. Common clinical indications include loss of consciousness, apoplexy, heatstroke, cardiac pain, fever, infantile convulsions.
Perpendicular insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
PC9 is a point on the Pericardium Channel Meridian (Xīnbāo Jīng).