郄门
PC-4
郄门Ximen
Meridian
Pericardium channel
Pinyin name
xì mén
Location
5 tsune above the radiocarpal crease, between the tendons of the two forearm muscles.
Needling
Perpendicular to 0.5–1 cun.
Functions
soothes the heart and spirit, relieves acute chest pain cools the blood, stops bleeding
Indications
sharp chest pain, heart palpitations coughing up blood, nosebleeds anxiety
Notes
Pericardial fissure: a point of sharp chest pain and palpitations, as well as "hot" bleeding. Point categories: pericardial fissure
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.