Inner Pass
Neiguan · 內關 · เน่ยกวาน
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Location
On the medial forelimb about 2 cun proximal to the carpal crease, in the groove between the digital flexor tendons.
Landmark: Between flexor carpi radialis and superficial digital flexor.
Actions and Indications
Regulates qi in the chest, stops nausea and vomiting, calms the spirit.
Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cm.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Anxiety and Noise Phobia
Primary
Post-operative Recovery and Pain
Primary
Vomiting and Nausea
Primary · the primary point for nausea
Chronic Kidney Disease
Primary · reduces nausea
Cancer Supportive Care
Primary · reduces chemotherapy-induced nausea
Anorexia and Inappetence
Supporting · when nausea is also present
Often Used Together With
Leg Three Li 足三里
The strongest qi and blood tonic; regulates stomach and intestines and supports immunity.
Stomach Shu 胃俞
Regulates the stomach and reduces vomiting.
Three Yin Intersection 三陰交
Nourishes blood and yin, regulates the urogenital tract, calms the spirit.
Spirit Gate 神門
Calms the spirit and tonifies the heart — the principal point for behaviour work.
Central Venter 中脘
Regulates the stomach and reduces vomiting and bloating.
Diaphragm Shu 膈俞
Tonifies and regulates blood — the key blood point of the body.