PC 5-9

Question 1

PC 5 Classification

Answer 1

Jing-River and Metal Point

Question 2

PC 5 Location

Answer 2

3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist,
between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m.
flexor carpi radialis

Question 3

PC 5 Needling

Answer 3

Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 inch

Question 4

PC 5 Action

Answer 4

1. Transforms phlegm
2. Settles and calms the spirit
3. Descends rebellious Qi and regulates the Stomach
4. Regulates menstruation

Question 5

PC 5 Indication

Question 6

PC 5 Caution

Answer 6

Median Nerve (P4- P7)

Question 7

PC 6 Classification

Answer 7

Luo-Connecting Point
Confluent point of the Yin Linking vessel

Question 8

PC 6 Location

Answer 8

2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist,
between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m.
flexor carpi radialis

Question 9

PC 6 Needling

Answer 9

Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.8 inch

Question 10

PC 6 Actions

Answer 10

1. Unbinds the chest and regulates Qi
2. Regulates the Heart and calms the spirit
3. Harmonizes the Stomach and alleviates nausea and vomiting
4. Clears heat
5. Opens the Yin Linking vessel

Question 11

PC 6 Indications

Question 12

PC 6 Caution

Answer 12

Median Nerve (P4- P7)

Question 13

PC 7 Classification

Answer 13

Shu-Stream, Yuan Source and Earth Point

Question 14

PC 7 Location

Answer 14

In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist,
between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m.
flexor carpi radialis

Question 15

PC 7 Needling

Answer 15

Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 16

PC 7 Actions

Answer 16

1. Clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit
2. Harmonizes the Stomach and intestines
3. Unbinds the chest
4. Clears the nutritive level and cools the Blood

Question 17

PC 7 Indication

Answer 17

Median nerve lies directly under
this point and needling commonly induces
a significant electric sensation; once
elicited, further manipulation is
inappropriate and may damage the nerve

Question 18

PC 7 Caution

Answer 18

Median Nerve (P4- P7)

Question 19

PC 8 Classification

Answer 19

Ying-Spring and Fire Point

Question 20

PC 8 Location

Answer 20

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

Question 21

PC 8 Needling

Answer 21

Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 22

PC 8 Actions

Answer 22

1. Clears heat from the Pericardium & revives consciousness
2. Clears heat from the Heart and calms the spirit
3. Harmonizes the Stomach & clears heat from middle jiao
4. Clears the nutritive level and cools the Blood

Question 23

PC 8 Indication

Question 24

PC 9 Classification

Answer 24

Jing-Well and Wood Point

Question 25

PC 9 Location

Answer 25

In the center of the tip of the middle finger

Question 26

PC Needling

Answer 26

Puncture superficially 0.1 inch or prick with a three-edged needle to cause bleeding

Question 27

PC 9 Actions

Answer 27

1. Clears heat from the Pericardium and revives consciousness 2. Clears the Heart and benefits the tongue 3. Clears summer-heat

Question 28

PC 9 Indication