Shu Stream: Earth
Source Point
Ghost point
LOCATION: In the middle of the transverse crease, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus
and m. flexor carpi radialis
IMAGE: Also translated as "Big Mound," a reference to the point's location near the pisiform bone
of the wrist. "Ling", meaning "mound" or "hill" might also refer to P7 as an earth point.
FUNCTIONS: Clears the Heart and calms the Spirit, Harmonizes the Stomach, Expands
the chest
Clears Ying level Heat, Clears Heart Fire, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Regulates Heart Qi
INDICATIONS:
Damp skin diseases of upper extremities
diseases & pain of the wrist joint
gastritis
insomnia
intercostal neuralgia
mental illness
myocarditis
pain at root of the tongue
palpitations
scabies (calms itching)
seizures
spitting blood
swelling of the axilla
throat blockage
tonsillitis
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: "Ghost Heart"-- ghost point, used for mental illness
Maciocia: emotional upset from the ending of relationships, P 7:better for women / H 7: better for
men
POINT COMBINATIONS:
OTHER: Will be good for the whole meridian
Sedation point on the Pericardium channel
Important point for Insomnia: sedates fire
For anything you want to cool, soothe, calm, and quiet
Main point for carpal tunnel syndrome
Itchiness-- skin diseases-- calms spirit
bad breath
panic
epilepsy
tonsillitis
