Pericardium 8

Pericardium

Jun 14

PC 8 / Lao Gong / Palace of Toil

POINT LOCATION

At the center of the palm, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, but closer to the latter, and in the part touching the tip of the middle finger when a fist is made.

Associations

Ying-Spring Point (Fire) of the Pericardium Channel
Exit Point of the Pericardium Channel

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

Epistaxis
Eczema
Fungal infection on hand or foot
Febrile disease
Wind stroke
Hypertension
Epilepsy
Mania
Mental disorders
Cardiac pain
Mouth ulcers
Foul breath
Gastritis
Nausea/vomiting
Hemoptoysis

TCM ACTIONS

Clears Heat
Calms Shen
Cools Blood
Harmonizes Stomach

Elizabeth Fuqua

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