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PC 9 · Zhongchong

Pericardium meridian · Fire (Minister) · Yin · peak 7–9 PM

Plate shown for male body
Hand acupoints

Location

Middle finger, radial corner of nail base

Needling Depth

0.1 cun or prick

Shallow — low depth risk.

Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.

Point Category

Tonification (Mother)Jing-Well

Acupressure Self-Use

Indications: Heat stroke, Faintness, Tongue stiffness

Technique: Press or prick the middle-finger nail corner.

Duration: 30 sec

Revival and heat-clearing well point.

Pericardium Meridian Flow

Fire (Minister) · Yin · peak 7–9 PM

Qi flowing along the Pericardium — direction of animation reflects channel flow.

My notes on PC 9