PC-9
Central Surge
Zhongchong · 中衝 · จงชง
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Location
At the tip of the third digit of the forelimb, at the cranial nail bed.
Landmark: Ting point at the tip of digit 3.
Actions and Indications
Restores consciousness and clears acute heat.
Needling
Shallow 1-2 mm, or bleed.
Cautions
Painful — leave until last.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
GV-26
Middle of Person 人中
Restores consciousness immediately and stimulates respiration — the principal resuscitation point.
shockcollapserespiratory arrest
ER-JIAN
Er Jian (ear tip) 耳尖
Cools the blood and clears heat and toxin.
high feverheat strokered eyes
GV-1
Long Strong 長強
Raises yang and regulates the anus and tail.
rectal prolapseconstipationdiarrhoea
SHAN-GEN
Shan Gen 山根
Restores consciousness and clears acute heat.
emergencyshockcollapse
KI-1
Gushing Spring 湧泉
Draws fire downward and restores consciousness immediately.
emergencyshockcollapse
WEI-JIAN
Wei Jian (tail tip) 尾尖
Clears heat and restores consciousness.
emergencyshockheat stroke