Neiguan (PC 6)

Crossing point with the Yinweimai, which governs the internal sphere (internal blockages; it is used to release the interior).

Location of Neiguan

Neiguan is located on the line running through the middle of the forearm, between the small and large palmar tendons. It lies exactly between the 2 tendons, 2 cun above the wrist.

Therapeutic functions of Neiguan

• Neiguan is a very important point indicated for disorders of the meridian and of the heart pump – arrhythmias…, and on the mind – regulating the Shen;
• For any neurological disorder along the path of the median nerve, I use Neiguan – to treat paralysis, tingling and numbness in the palm of the hand. Indeed, the median nerve runs beneath Neiguan.
• Crossing point with the Yinweimai: it clears and opens the interior and restores the proper direction of the Qi energy – vomiting, nausea, blockages.

It is often combined with Gongsun because the latter is on the Spleen meridian; as the Luo point of the Spleen, it communicates with the Stomach and regulates the ascending-descending movement (it lowers rebellious Qi, Qi flowing against the current).