Neiguan PC6

NAMES - MERIDIAN:

• Neiguan, Inner Pass – Pericardium meridian

• Huyệt Nội quan – Kinh Thủ quyết âm tâm bào 

• Passe intérieure – Méridien du péricarde 

• 內關, 内关, nèi guān – 手厥阴心包经 

• nae gwan 내관, nai kan – 수궐음심포경

Abbreviated in English : PC6

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS:

• Brings back the spirits and soothes the pain

• Strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the physiological environment

• Unclogs the meridian and its transverse anastomoses and makes circulation easier

INDICATIONS :

Stomachache, spleen disorder, vomiting, morning sickness, excessive depression, nervousness, heart attack, insomnia, hysteria, epilepsy, chest and flank pain.

ASSOCIATIONS

• Combined with BL15, HT6 and HT5 acupoints treat heart failure, palpitations or fear.

• Combined with BL15 and HT7 acupoints to treat anxiety.

• Combined with BL17, BL18, BL57 and DU1 acupoints to treat uncontrollable bloody diarrhea, toxic viscera.

• Combined with BL17, CV14 and ST36 acupoints to treat hiccups.

• Combined with BL43, TE2, HT7 and ST41 acupoints treat heart palpitations, forgetfulness, insomnia.

• Combined with CV11 acupoint to treat restlessness in the chest.

• Combined with CV22 acupoint to treat hiccups.

• Combined with DU20 and HT7 acupoints to treat evil spirit, fear, mental restlessness.

• Combined with DU25 acupoint to treat rheumatism.

• Combined with GB20 acupoint to treat vomiting.

• Combined with KI1 and ST36 acupoints to treat coma due to intoxication.

• Combined with LI4, LI11, PC3, LU7, LU10, BL13 and HT7 acupoints to treat hidden leprosy (urticaria).

• Combined with PC5 and HT8 acupoints to treat rheumatic heart disease.

• Combined with PC5 and ST36 acupoints to treat heart attacks.

• Combined with SP4 acupoint to treat abdominal pain.

• Combined with ST36 and CV12 acupoints to treat abdominal pain.

• Combined with ST36 and LU10 acupoints for dysphagia

• Combined with ST44, CV12, SP6 and ST36 acupoints to treat belching.

• Combined with the BL17 acupoint to treat chest tightness.

• Combined with the KD6 acupoint for abdominal pain due to clumping.

• Combined with the ST36 acupoint to treat stomach ailments.

References :

Some documents of traditional medicine of China and Vietnam

TECHNIQUES

• 0.5-1 CUN vertical

• Moxibustion

LOCATION AND FIND THE ACUPOINT:

Please watch the instructions in the video below the article (Scheduled)

SOME NOTABLE RECENT APPLIED STUDIES:

• Chen, J. D., Li, J., & Liang, J. (2013). Acupuncture and related therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, 19(5), 1-11. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in treating irritable bowel syndrome.

• Chien, L. W., Cheng, S. L., Liu, C. F., & Lin, Y. J. (2017). The effectiveness of acupressure on relieving pain: A systematic review. Pain Management Nursing, 18(4), 236-243. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of acupressure on the Neiguan acupoint in relieving pain.

• Guo, H., Tian, J., Wang, X., & Liu, Y. (2019). Acupuncture on PC6 (Neiguan) for acute myocardial infarction: From basic research to clinical evidence. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 24, 1-8. This article discusses the evidence for using acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction.

• Ho, Y. L., Chang, Y. Y., Lee, J. D., & Yeh, M. L. (2014). Clinical efficacy of acupuncture on rheumatoid arthritis and associated mechanisms: A systemic review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014, 1-18. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

• Kim, T. H., Lee, M. S., Choi, T. Y., Kim, K. H., & Ernst, E. (2011). Acupuncture for treating acute ankle sprains in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (2). This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in treating acute ankle sprains in adults.

• Li, J. Q., Li, Y. H., Liang, F. R., Tang, W. Y., & Liu, Y. (2017). Acupuncture for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, 23(4), 297-305. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in treating depression.

• Li, L., Li, H., Li, J., Li, X., & Zhang, R. (2020). Acupuncture at Neiguan (PC6) for the treatment of insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine, 75, 50-60. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in treating insomnia.

• Li, Q. Q., Shi, G. X., Xu, Q., Wang, J., Liu, L., & Wang, L. P. (2015). Acupuncture effect and central autonomic regulation. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015, 1-15. This review article discusses the effects of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint and its role in regulating the central autonomic nervous system.

• Li, Y., Liang, F., Yang, X., & Tian, X. (2015). Acupuncture for treating angina pectoris: A systematic review. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 21(6), 341-347. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in treating angina pectoris.

• Liu, F., Li, Z., Tang, Y., Wei, H., & Luo, M. (2019). Acupuncture at Neiguan (PC6) for acute myocardial infarction: A systematic review. Medicine, 98(15), e15016. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in treating acute myocardial infarction.

• Liu, F., Wu, Q., Zhang, W., & Zhou, Z. (2017). Acupuncture therapy for post-stroke dysphagia: An update systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 23(7), 517-526. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in treating post-stroke dysphagia.

• Wang, S. M., Peloquin, C., Kain, Z. N., & Theilman, G. D. (2000). Acupressure and preoperative parental anxiety: A pilot study. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 91(4), 957-962. This study investigates the effect of acupressure on the Neiguan acupoint in reducing preoperative parental anxiety.

• Wong, R. H., & Chiu, J. H. (2015). Effects of acupuncture on stress-induced relapse to cocaine-seeking in rats. Psychopharmacology, 232(5), 977-985. This study investigates the effects of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in reducing stress-induced relapse to cocaine-seeking in rats.

• Xiong, J., Zhang, Y., & Du, Y. (2020). Acupuncture for postoperative pain relief in thoracotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020, 1-13. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in postoperative pain relief after thoracotomy surgery.

• Yang, H., Liu, X., Liu, J., Liu, X., Lin, Y., & Yan, X. (2020). The effects of Neiguan (PC6) acupuncture on chronic fatigue syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Acupuncture in Medicine, 38(2), 96-104. This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of acupuncture on the Neiguan acupoint in improving symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.