Jing River: Metal
Meeting point for 3 Upper Yin meridians
LOCATION: 3 cun above the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus
and m. flexor carpi radialis.
IMAGE: P 5 is an "intermediary" between the two arm tendons. P 5 is also said to influence both
the Heart and Pericardium, and as such is said to be an intermediary between them.
FUNCTIONS: Calms the Spirit, Harmonizes the Stomach, Eliminates Phlegm
Benefits the Tendons, Clears Heart Fire & Heat , Invigorates Connecting Channels, Opens the
Chest, Reduces Blood Heat, Regulates & Nourishes Heart, Tonifies Heart Yang, Transforms Heart
Phlegm.
INDICATIONS:
chest pain
generalized scabies (itching)
hysteria
insanity
irregular menstruation
malaria
palpitations
psychosis
rheumatic heart disease
seizures
stomach-ache
stomach-ache & vomiting
tidal fevers
yellow eyes
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun Take care to locate the point between the tendons.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: Spirit indications for when spirit has more to do with phlegm, not
as much to do with heat. Good point for calming patient.
CAM: mental disorders, irritability, nightmares
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Phlegm/Stomach relationship: good for morning sickness, motion sickness.
Children's point: parasites, convulsions, crying at night.
Menstrual point: liver/menstrual disorders, such as no periods, blockages, can be treated here
Juo-Yin (malaria-like disorders)
Carpal tunnel syndrome, elbow problems
"Heimlich point"-- for objects caught in the throat
Hyperthyroid (congested phlegm in throat)
