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The pericardium has no patterns of disharmony of its own.

Point Functions and Indications The pericardium channel pathways, as well as the status ofthe Pericardium as the protector of the Heart help explainmost of the actions and indications of the points of thischannel.

Treats disorders of the Heart such as pain, palpitations,irregular rhythm, etc.

Treats disorders of the Spirit

Treats disorders of the chest in general, includingdisharmony of the Lung

Treats disorders of the upper or middle jiao due tostagnation of i of the li!er channel

Treats disorders of the middle jiao, especially the Stomach.

Treats disorders of the lateral costal region

Treats fe"rile diseases# the pericardium "elongs to $re andta%es the "runt of attac% "y exterior pathogens that mightotherwise injure the Heart& these points are especiallyimportant for the nutriti!e and "lood le!els and when thereis a distur"ance of consciousness

Treats swelling and pain of the axilla

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The Pericardium


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The Main Pathway

'. The channeloriginates in thecenter of the chest,connects with thePericardium, andtra!els to *+ 'and down themedian line. Itconnects with *+'- and *+ theupper/middle/lowerregions of the

Triple Heater0.

-. 1 lateral deep"ranch tra!els fromthe pericardiumacross the chestand emerges at P*' where themeridian "ecomessuper$cial.

2. It ascends to the axilla and follows the medial aspect of the arm

down to P* 3.

(. 4ne "ranch goes from P* 5 to the radial side of the middle $ngerand one pathway connects with T6 ' at the ulnar side of the ring$nger.

7. Some texts say that a deep "ranch rises from the pericardiumup through the throat to the ear, joining with T6 at T6 '8.

Divergent Channel

The di!ergent channel lea!es the primary meridian at apoint 2 1*I inferior to the axilla some texts say 2 1*I"elow 9: --0.It then enters the chest and communicates with the T6.1 "ranch ascends across the throat and emerges "ehindthe ear, where it meets with the T6 channel.

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The Pericardium Channel


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Luo Channel

This channel "egins at P* 8 and spreads out "etween the

tendons, following the Pericardium meridian up to thepericardium and then to the heart.

Muscle Channel This "egins on the palmar aspect of the third digit somesources say the tip of the middle $nger0 and accompaniesthe L; muscle channel upwardsIt "inds at the medial aspect of the el"ow and again "elowthe axilla.

It then descends to spread o!er the ri"s, front and "ac%.1 "ranch enters the "ody "elow the axilla and spreads o!erthe chest, "inding with the diaphragm.

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PC 1 Heavenly Pond


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Entry point, Window o the !"y, #eunion $ %& women' $()

Location ' 1*I lateral to the center of thenipple

?eedling -) insertion posteriorly along theintercostal space, .7@' cun

* With deep needling there isa su+stantial ris" o Pneumothora *

FunctionWindow o the !"y - . /(/ Entry(E it 0loc" L , D

o Physical and emotional symptoms are similar# >indow#Person feels unsafe with intimacy. 6/6# Person has fear of intimacy. Symptoms for "oth are triggered/exacer"ated "y

the threat of intimacy. Heart palpitations, chest pain,$"rocystic "reast disease or "reast cancer, anxiety,insomnia, and depression. Larmth,*elestial Aamp

L< /irtue3 Empowers eelings o sa ety untouched +y li ee perience5 Hea!enly spring suggests the initiation of mo!ementand action. ;pon "ringing someone to hea!enDs pond we arepro!iding the person the opportunity to "as% safely in the rays of his own heart. This is reju!enati!e. Howe!er once rested, it isimportant to mo!e "ac% into the world and use what one haslearned in an acti!e way. Hea!enly spring helps initiate action inthe world to Jow from the heart with strength and compassion.

:etrayal of intimacy is a major cause of chronic 6/6 "loc%s "etweenthese two points. Hence, a hallmar% of this patternBssymptomatology is that it usually increases when the threat of intimacy is present. 4neBs fear of intimacy may continuallyextinguish oneBs heart $re, resulting in an emotionally cold and

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PC 6 Heavenly !pring


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joyless presentation. Too, the percei!ed threat of intimacy maydisinhi"it the pericardium $re, which "laEes in its presence. In thisscenario, one is li%ely to e!idence tendencies toward mania andhyper@sexuality.

4thero This point is the next "est thing to a >indow. 9ood for cleansing

at the spirit le!el.o This point is a source of purity& use it to clear out deep le!els of

toxicity.o This is a spring with a hea!enly character itDs the same spring

as Heart ' ;tmost Source0 and Midney ' :u""ling Spring0.o This spring accesses the pure "rightness of water& it in!igorates

and distri"utes the !ital energy increases !itality "u""liness0.

o 9ood for nursing mothers without enough mil% or for fe!erswithout perspiration.

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PC $ Croo"ed Marsh


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Water point, !ea point $ $()

Location 4n crease of the el"owIn the depression which is medial to the tendon of the "iceps4n some people this depression may "e lateral to the tendon:ut only if HT 2 immediately medial to the tendon

On the medial side of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle, At the mid point of the transverse cubital crease CTA

?eedling (7 insertion .7@' cun, or pric% to"leed

* The +rachial artery and veins lie deeply, 7ust medial to this point *

Function Clears heat rom the 8i, +lood, ying levels D,Mo High fe!er, thirst, agitation, restlessness, dry mouth,

hemorrhage @ L;, ST Ao Late stages of fe"rile diseases with s%in eruptions and

con!ulsions.o Heat in the P* during fe"rile diseases which can cause

coma.Clears !ummer(Heat D,M

o *lears summer@heat and stops !omiting and diarrheao Summer@heat stro%e, dysenteric disorder, sudden turmoil

disorder A

9pens the Heart ori:ces Mo =esuscitation from coma from fe"rile disease0

Moves +lood stasis Mo *hronic conditions of :lood heat that congeals o!er time,

i.e., excessi!e menstrual "leeding from :lood heatstagnates o!er time causing $"roids.Calms the Mind %Heart(;ire' M

o 1nxiety caused "y Heart@FireDescends !T 8i M

o ?ausea and !omitingTreats pain o the entire arm D

o Pain of the el"ow, arm, and hand, tremor of the head,tremor of hand arm

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L< /irtues3 >uiets ear that limits intimacy5 Empowers thevirtues o water such as ortitude and contemplation withinthe HP5

4thero This point can cool Fire, "ut "e careful.o The "ene$cial fertility of water gathers here& thereDs a sense of

rich nourishment.o >ater controls Fire, and therefore aCects the hot/cold "alance in

our lo!e li!es. ;se it to regain this "alance.o ;se this for fear of water, meeting people, imminent suicidal

feelings.o This point allows the el"ow to mo!e freely to stretch out and

em"race people.o This is %ey in esta"lishing harmony "etween fear of intimacy in

Fire and >ater.

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PC $ Croo"ed Marsh


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&i Cle t = )

Location 4n the anterior surface of the arm7 1*I proximal to + :etween the two tendons The point lies between the ulna and the radius,on the line between PC 3 and PC 7These tendons are not always palpable this far proximal;To demonstrate these tendons, as the patient tocontract the muscles of the hand by ma in! a claw shape,or to attempt to raise the forearm a!ainst resistance applied tothe palm of the hand, all while eepin! the wrist strai!ht" CTA

?eedling 3) insertion .7@' cun, or (7 proximal insertion '@'.7 cun

Function Moderates ?cute Conditionso!es :lood Stasis

o In the chest and Heart O chest pain=egulates the HeartDs =hythm

o 1rrhythmia and palpitations esp. acute0Stops Pain

o 1cute pain radiating to the nec%, "ac% or left arm. *an"e with !omiting

Stops :leedingo Hemorrhage due to heat nose"leed, cough, !omit0

*lears :lood and ing Heato Fe"rile disease, s%in diseases

Calms the !pirito Treats emotional disorders such as agitation of the Heart,

insomnia, melancholy and fear and fright of people

?ame &i Cle t 4ate&i3 *left, cre!iceMen3 Aoor, gate

L< /irtue3 Moves old pain and +itterness trapped in the heart51s the xi@cleft point, P* ( clears stagnation from the P* oQcial. Itclears the eCects of past "etrayal that o"struct the spontaneousopening and closing of the P* gate. This is a chief point forharmoniEing the function of the diaphragm and clearing the

stagnation that generates the inJated uality on the pulsecorresponding to the diaphragm position.

4thero This is one of the strongest mental points@@it "rings peace and

serenity to the trou"led heart, mind and soul. This point helpssta"iliEe and "ring warmth to the mind and then "ac% to theheart& itDs a gate to a tremendous reser!e.

o In acute illness this point forti$es, nourishes and calms.

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PC = 4ate o >i #eserve


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o It strengthens the mind and gi!es mental courage.o >hen the spirit i is insuQcient, this point ma%es you smile

again.o ;se this point for shoc%, especially for the longer term eCects.o


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Metal point, #iver point, $ ?rm


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o Possession "y urges, longings, desires im"alanced po0. Inthe P* this shows up as lust. Let go of past lo!es that hauntus and resol!e the heartDs longing.

?ame Intermediary *ourier


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4thero ;se this point when there is a mar%ed diCerence "etween the

surface and deeper le!els of a person. The Intermediary listensto "oth sides and "rings hope.

o This point is a go "etween, an en!oy mediating "etween the yinarm meridians

o 1n image of this point is of "rilliance shining through the doors,full of the power of Fire and the "rilliance of illumination itDsawe inspiring. Imagine someone going into a space full of lightand power with the Pericardium, Heart and Lungs connected.

o If etal is not warm enough, the Stomach and Lungs willtighten.

o This is one of the '2 classic points for possession "y 9ui Spiritsspirits of a person on the way to returning to Hea!en0. Theseearthly spirits can "ecome male!olent and can ma%e a personfeel possessed.

o ;se after a possession treatment. It helps calm a possessedspirit. It "rings peace and calm out of chaos, alle!iates pho"ias,fears and terror.

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PC @ .nner ;rontier 4ate


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Luo point,


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o There is a taoist expression ?ei 9uanG meaning to examineoneself, in!est in a heartfelt searching of the inner world. >henthe patient is out of touch with what they want out of life, thispoint helps the person connect to him/her self it ta%es them

inwards.o ou can use P* 8 with P* (, T6 7 or P* .o This point is for anxiety and depression of the highest le!el.o


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!ource, Earth, !edation, !tream, 4host point $ &

Location In the middle area of the anteriorwrist crease

ea% and weary heart @

exhausted and unnourished "y intimate relationships.?ame 9reat ound

Aa# 9reat, large, "igLing# ound, small hill1lternate# Heart 9o!ernor, 9host Heart, Hand

Heart 9o!ernor

L< /irtues3 Empowers the HP to +e nourished through intimateconnection5 Helps 8uiet a hungry heart5

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PC 4reat Mound


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4ther1ll of the source points on the yin meridians ha!e somesense of power or greatnessG in their name supreme, !erygreat, or greater0. This point is a great reser!e to "e called

upon. It will ground Fire, calming and nurturing. It "rings astrong sense of security.

This point is a mound from which the confused indi!idualmay see clearly. ItDs useful when a person is exhi"itingexcess Fire, esp. as wea% ner!es, insta"ility, excess laughter.It transforms the excess Fire, gi!ing it 6arth and uellinginsecurity and ner!ousness.

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PC Palace o Weariness


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;ire, Horary, !pring, E it, 4host, to #eturn uiets mania and addiction to 7oy5 HP $re de$ciencycan result in lac% of joy, and the heart "ecomes so weary from thepain of past heart"rea%s that not strength can "e gathered toengage in intimate relationships. 1s the horary point, P* 5 mayre%indle the $res of a weary heart. This point that can induce astate of "liss, which may restore oneBs memory of safety and joy"uried in the depths of self. This is one of the most profound points

for reawa%ening the heartBs $re and capacity for joy.4ther

o The palace is the house of 9od. 1"o!e all it has lo!e, caring,aCection and warmth. If the patient is sic% of struggling or in arut ta%e them to the palace, the house of god. It is full ofopulence, a"undance, warmth lo!e, etc.

o This point "rings the person to the palace and he/she is rested,"athed, fed and lo!ed. The person will ha!e the strength to go

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PC Middle #ushing


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on with renewed !igor. It totally recharges the person and"athes them in sunshine.

o 1 person may loo% for lo!e with sexual promiscuity or their Firemay ha!e gone out. ou may see weariness and Jatness, cold,

no energy.o oxa is !ery eCecti!e on this point, "ut "e careful you cano!erheat people with this point. If their Fire is !olatile you canma%e things worse.

o


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Wood, Toni:cation, Well, ;irst ?id 1 $

Location =adial nail point of the middle$nger

The radial nail point of the third digit1"out .' cun proximal to the corner of the nail

Wood not ;eeding ;ire Lood una"le to

rein!igorate a HP that is "urned out from heart"rea%

Wood over eeding ;ire L

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