Pericardium Meridian (Jue Yin)

Introduction & pathophysiology

The Pericardium Meridian (Jue Yin) protects the heart and regulates blood circulation. In dysfunction, we see angina pectoris, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and memory loss. The 9 points run from the chest via the arm to the middle finger. The peak hour is from 19:00 to 21:00.

Functions within TCM

1. Protects the heart
2. Regulates blood circulation
3. Influences emotions (anxiety, joy)
4. Regulates stomach and chest
5. Protects against pathogens

Clinical applications

**Cardiology:** Angina pectoris, palpitations
**Stomach:** Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
**Mental:** Anxiety, panic, insomnia
**Neurology:** Dizziness, fainting
**Fever:** High fever, convulsions

Primary dysfunction patterns

Pericardium HeatFever, convulsions, restlessnessPericardium ColdChest pain, cold handsQi stagnationChest fullness, palpitationsBlood stagnationSharp pain, angina

Key points

PC-6Nausea, angina, insomniaPC-7Angina, insomnia, hallucinationsPC-8Heat, stroke, palpitationsPC-9Stroke, fainting, hypertension

Point selection per pattern

Pericardium HeatPC-7, PC-8LI-11Pericardium ColdPC-4, PC-5CV-14, BL-14Qi stagnationPC-6, PC-7CV-17Blood stagnationPC-4, PC-7BL-17, SP-10

All points of the Pericardium Meridian (Jue Yin)

PC-1

Heavenly Pool

Tianchi

📍 Along the Pericardium meridian pathway on the chest, arm, hand

💊 Chest pain, palpitations, mental disorders (anxiety, insomnia), nausea, vomiting, arm pain

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PC-2

Heavenly Spring

Tianquan

📍 Along the Pericardium meridian pathway on the chest, arm, hand

💊 Chest pain, palpitations, mental disorders (anxiety, insomnia), nausea, vomiting, arm pain

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PC-3

Marsh at the Crook

Quze

📍 Along the Pericardium meridian pathway on the chest, arm, hand

💊 Chest pain, palpitations, mental disorders (anxiety, insomnia), nausea, vomiting, arm pain

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PC-4

Xi-Cleft Gate

Ximen

📍 Along the Pericardium meridian pathway on the chest, arm, hand

💊 Chest pain, palpitations, mental disorders (anxiety, insomnia), nausea, vomiting, arm pain

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PC-5

Intermediate Messenger

Jianshi

📍 Along the Pericardium meridian pathway on the chest, arm, hand

💊 Chest pain, palpitations, mental disorders (anxiety, insomnia), nausea, vomiting, arm pain

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PC-6

Inner Pass

Neiguan

📍 On the forearm, 2 cun above the wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis

💊 Nausea, vomiting, anxiety, palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, motion sickness, hypertension

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PC-7

Great Mound

Daling

📍 Along the Pericardium meridian pathway on the chest, arm, hand

💊 Chest pain, palpitations, mental disorders (anxiety, insomnia), nausea, vomiting, arm pain

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PC-8

Palace of Toil

Laogong

📍 Along the Pericardium meridian pathway on the chest, arm, hand

💊 Chest pain, palpitations, mental disorders (anxiety, insomnia), nausea, vomiting, arm pain

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PC-9

Middle Rushing

Zhongchong

📍 Along the Pericardium meridian pathway on the chest, arm, hand

💊 Chest pain, palpitations, mental disorders (anxiety, insomnia), nausea, vomiting, arm pain

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Contraindications & safety

PC-1Pneumothorax risk - superficial needlingPC-4 to PC-7Caution with median nerve neuropathyPC-8Avoid with skin infections

Relation with other meridians

Exterior-interior with Triple Energizer (TE)
Cooperation with Heart (HT) as protector
Reinforcing back points: BL-14, BL-15

Clinical notes

Pericardium time: 19:00-21:00
Best time for social activities
PC-6 is the most important point for nausea

Comorbidity & drug interactions

Beta blockersMask angina - assess before PC-6Blood thinnersIncrease risk at PC-4 to PC-7Anti-angina medicationWorks synergistically with PC points

Prognostic signs

Irregular pulse|Cardiac evaluation needed
Weak pulse at PC-7|PC deficiency - moderate prognosis
Rapid, restless pulse|Heat - good response

Conclusion

The Pericardium Meridian is important for angina pectoris, nausea, and anxiety disorders.