PC-5 – Jianshi (間使)
Intermediate Messenger
Meridian: Pericardium Meridian
Location
Along the Pericardium meridian pathway on the chest, arm, hand
Needling technique
Depth: 0.5-1 cun (10-20 mm)
Direction: Perpendicular
Indications
Chest pain, palpitations, mental disorders (anxiety, insomnia), nausea, vomiting, arm pain
Contraindications
Avoid deep needling on the chest (PC-1). Caution near the median nerve (PC-4 to PC-7).