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PC5 · 手厥阴心包经

Jianshi jiān shǐ · 间使

Location. On the anteromedial aspect of the forearm, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, 3 cun superior to the palmar wrist crease.

Category. Jing-river 经穴

The jing-river point of the Pericardium meridian, classically recorded for the chest and the upper abdomen.

定位。在前臂前区,腕掌侧远端横纹上 3 寸,掌长肌腱与桡侧腕屈肌腱之间。

特定穴。Jing-river 经穴

心包经经穴;经典记载与胸部及胃脘部相关。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
The median nerve lies in the space between the tendons; avoid directing the needle into the nerve.

Other points on the Hand Jueyin Pericardium

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