Base de connaissancesPoints d’acupuncture
PC-5
Jianshi
Intermediate Messenger
Autres nomsIntermediary · Messenger Between · The Passenger
- Méridien
- Péricarde
- Classification
- Jing-Rivière, Cinq Phases, Point de croisement
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Localisation
- 01On the palmar side of the forearm, this point sits 3 cun proximal to PC-7 Daling, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons.
- 02If the palmaris longus tendon is not present, find the point on the ulnar side of the flexor carpi radialis tendon instead.
- 03Split the span from the cubital crease to PC-7 Daling into four equal parts; the point falls where the proximal three-quarters meets the distal quarter.
- 04With the palm turned upward, the point lies 1 cun proximal to PC-6 Neiguan, or 3 cun proximal to the wrist's transverse crease, between the same two tendons.
Puncture
- 01Insert straight in, 0.5 to 1 cun.
- 02Angle the needle proximally, 1 to 1.5 cun.
- 03Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun, producing local soreness and distention, or a numb, swollen sensation that radiates
- 04Angle the needle proximally, tilted slightly toward the radial side, 1.5 to 2 cun, for trunk disorders; strong stimulation can send the needling sensation up to the elbow or armpit.
- 05Moxibustion may be used.
Fonctions du point
- Jing-River point of the Pericardium channel
- Metal point of the Pericardium channel
- Transversing point of the Pericardium channel
- Meeting point of the three Yin channels of the arm
Actions
- Transforms Phlegm
- Resolves Phlegm affecting the Heart
- Settles and calms the Shen
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
- Regulates and tonifies Heart Qi and Yang
- Regulates the pulse
- Opens and eases the chest
- Stops chest pain
- Dispels chest fullness
- Regulates (harmonizes) the Stomach
- Regulates menstruation
- Clears Internal Heat
- Clears Heart Fire and Heat
- Cools Heat in the Blood
- Relieves a bone lodged in the throat
- Relieves malaria
Indications
- Sudden Heart pain
- Palpitations
- Chest oppression
- Apprehension
- Tendency to be easily startled
- Epilepsy
- Mania
- Agitation
- Restlessness
- Poor memory
- Loss of voice
- Sudden aphasia
- Halting speech
- Sudden mania
- Manic raving as though seeing ghosts
- Sudden fright disorder in children
- Childhood convulsions
- Ghost evil
- Globus hystericus (Plum-pit Qi Stagnation
- Scrofula
- Drooling after Windstroke
- Impaired breathing after Windstroke
- Epigastric pain
- Gastric pain
- Vomiting
- Retching
- Nausea
- Stomach ache
- Hysteria
- Chest pain
- Tidal fevers
- Intermittent fevers
- Insanity
- Irregular menstruation
- Endocarditis
- Inflammation of the Heart
- Depressive psychosis
- Fear
- A hanging sensation in the Heart accompanied by hunger-like discomfort
- Disorders caused by perverse Heat
- Uterine congestion
- A bone lodged in the throat
- Coma
- Childhood wasting disorder from parasites and malnutrition
- Nervousness
- Hyperthyroidism
- Jaundice
- Vomiting
- Disorders affecting the voice
- Uterine congestion
- Vomiting of glairy mucus
- Sudden madness
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- Endometritis
- Disorders of uterine circulation
- Very hot palms
- Parasitosis
- Hematemesis
- Spitting of Blood
- Vomiting of foam
- Sudden turmoil disorder
- Abdominal pain
- Chronic spasm
- Aversion to Wind and Cold
- Febrile disease
- Alternating chills and fever
- Malaria
- Chronic malaria
- Red face
- Yellow eyes
- Irregular menstruation
- Dysmenorrhea
- Menstrual disorders
- Menstrual clots
- Leukorrhea
- Retention of lochia
- Painful urinary dysfunction
- Urethral pain
- Swelling in the axilla
- Pain on the inner side of the elbow
- Twitching or contracture of the elbow
- Atrophy of the elbow
- Swelling of the elbow
- Weakness of the wrist
- Heat in the palms
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Seizures
- Psychosis
- Hallucinations
- Yellow eyes
- Scabies
- Angina pectoris
- Pericarditis
- A sense of being possessed by demons
- Schizophrenia
- Irritability
- Diminished menstruation
- Endometritis
- Apoplexy with copious mucus in the throat
- Parasitosis
- Lack of energy
- Cholera-type disorder with nausea but no vomiting
- Nervous diarrhea
- Insomnia
- Aversion to Wind and Cold
- Tonsillitis with fever
- Hemorrhoids
- Aphonia
- Myocarditis
- Stomach ache with vomiting
- Insanity
- Shivering
- Diminished menstruation
- Plum-pit Qi Stagnation
- Generalized scabies
- A knotted, markedly uncomfortable sensation in the chest following a Wind-Cold attack
Associations
- LI-4
- SI-3
Sudden mania
Mania
Epilepsy
Excessive fright
- LU-1
- LI-4
- LI-4
Swelling of the face and abdomen
Obstruction of the throat
Red and white leukorrhea
The five malaria types marked by severe chills and even more severe fever
Contraction of the elbow
Rheumatic heart disease
- N-HN-43
- SP-6
Hyperthyroidism
Tidal fevers
Notes
- This point's principal role is transforming Phlegm in the Upper Jiao, especially as it affects the Heart.
- It treats intangible Phlegm clouding the Heart and disturbing the mind.
- It is the better choice when Phlegm in the Middle Jiao is behind nausea and vomiting.
- It also applies to sudden turmoil disorder.
- It serves as a link between the mental and physical realms.
- One source refers to it as a spy point.
- It holds particular importance for hearing both sides and offering hope.
- It is regarded as a source of love, warmth and relational joy, bringing peace and warmth.
- Its name points to its position between two wrist tendons, and also hints at its influence over the Pericardium, described as the "envoy of the Imperial Heart."
- It is a key point for treating malaria.
- It is a major point for treating psychosis.