PC-05, Jiān Shǐ, 间使, Intermediate Messenger

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Jing-River Point
Location
Points PC-04 to PC-07 should be located between the flexor carpi radialis and palmaris longus. Best to do it proportionally by finding the midpoint between cubital transverse crease and the wrist transverse crease = 12 cun. Midpoint is 6 cun • On the forearm's flexor side, 3 cun proximal to PC-07, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendon
Needling
Type: Perpendicular    Depth:  1 to 1.5 cun
Description: Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun or oblique proximal insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
Phlegm point on the PC channel • Calm Shen • Irregular menses • ST Rebellious Qi
Energetics 2
ST REBELLIOUS Qi: nausea/vomiting, sudden turmoil disorder, epigastric pain, stomach ache, Plumpit Qi
Energetics 3
PHLEGM point on PC channel: palpitations, heart pain, agitation, voice issues, axilla swelling • CALM SHEN: fear, mania, poor memory,
Energetics 4
MENSES: dysmenorrhea, clotting, leucorrhea, irregular menses, UTI
Energetics 5
LOCAL: elbow and arm pain, palm heat, wrist pain and weakness
Energetics 6

 

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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