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PC 8 · Laogong

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

Plate shown for male body
Hand acupoints

Location

Palm, center, between 2nd–3rd metacarpals

Needling Depth

0.3–0.5 cun

Shallow — low depth risk.

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

Point Category

Horary

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 8