(PC) Pericardium Meridian - Point Locations Chart

You may click on a specific acupuncture point for more detailed information including the location, functions, precautions and the chinese and english names.

Points
Locations
PC 1 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline or 1 cun lateral to the nipple ** NDN **
PC 2 2 cun below the axillary fold between the 2 heads of the biceps brachii
PC 3 At the cubital crease on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon
PC 4 5 cun above PC 7, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, on the PC 3 - PC 7 line
PC 5 3 cun above PC 7, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, on the PC 3 - PC 7 line
PC 6 2 cun above PC 7, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, on the PC 3 - PC 7 line
PC 7 At the middle of the wrist crease between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons
PC 8 Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, proximal to the MP joint on the radial side of the metacarpal bone (where your middle finger falls if you make a fist)
PC 9 In the center of the tip of the middle finger

Sources and More Information

The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:

  • Ferro, Barbara: New England School of Acupuncture, Point Location Lecture Notes
  • Hartstein, Rachel: New England School of Acupuncture, Actions & Effects Lecture Notes

For a complete list of valuable resources, see our Acupuncture Theory Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:

Pericardium Meridian Links

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