Pericardium Channel (Hand Jueyin)

Introduction

The Pericardium Channel of Hand Jueyin plays a vital role in circulating blood, regulating emotions, and protecting the Heart. It influences conditions related to stress, anxiety, cardiovascular health, and chest discomfort.

Primary Channel Pathway

  • Begins in the chest, connecting with the Pericardium and descending through the diaphragm to the upper abdomen.

  • Ascends to the throat, follows the arm, and terminates at PC-9 (Zhongchong) on the middle finger.

Primary Channel Connects with Zangfu

  • Pericardium

  • San Jiao

Primary Channel Meets Other Channels at Points

  • None

Actions and Indications of the Pericardium Channel

  • Regulates the Heart and calms the Shen (spirit), treating palpitations, insomnia, and emotional stress.

  • Opens the chest and regulates qi, addressing chest pain, tightness, and heartburn.

  • Clears heat and harmonizes digestion, benefiting nausea, acid reflux, and hiccups.

  • Influences circulation, helping conditions related to blood stagnation and poor perfusion.

Luo-Connecting Channel Pathway

  • Begins at PC-6 (Neiguan).

  • Ascends to the Pericardium and Heart, benefiting mental clarity and emotional stability.

Divergent Channel Pathway

  • Separates at the primary channel, enters the chest, and descends through the three jiaos.

  • Emerges at the ear, influencing hearing and balance.

Sinew Channel Pathway

  • Begins at the tip of the middle finger, binds at the elbow and axilla.

  • Travels to the chest, disperses at the diaphragm, and influences breathing and circulation.

Sinew Channel Symptoms

  • Pain, stiffness, and tightness along the channel pathway.

  • Spasms in the chest and impaired circulation.

  • Emotional instability, stress-related symptoms.

Discussion of the Pericardium Channel

The Pericardium Channel of Hand Jueyin serves as the Heart’s protector, regulating emotional well-being, cardiovascular function, and circulation. It plays a significant role in stress relief, insomnia treatment, and digestive health. The channel’s deep connection to the Shen (spirit) makes it an essential channel for treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional imbalances.

Explore Pericardium Channel Points

  • PC-1 (Tianchi) – Benefits the chest, treats cough and breathing issues.

  • PC-2 (Tianquan) – Opens the chest, relieves cardiac pain.

  • PC-3 (Quze) – He-Sea point, clears heat and benefits digestion.

  • PC-4 (Ximen) – Xi-Cleft point, treats acute heart pain.

  • PC-5 (Jianshi) – Regulates emotional stress and digestion.

  • PC-6 (Neiguan) – Luo-Connecting point, primary point for calming the mind and treating nausea.

  • PC-7 (Daling) – Yuan-Source point, clears heat and regulates emotions.

  • PC-8 (Laogong) – Ying-Spring point, clears excess fire and heat.

  • PC-9 (Zhongchong) – Jing-Well point, revives consciousness and treats fever.