What is the meridian path of the Pericardium? The precise location of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium meridian starts from the center of the body, superficially belongs to the Pericardium, and according to the diaphragm, passes through the chest, upper abdomen, and lower abdomen, connecting to the Triple Energizer. So, what is the meridian path of the Pericardium? Below, we will provide a simple understanding and introduction to this question, hoping that the following points will be helpful to everyone!

Its branch meridian: runs from the chest through the rib area, from three cun below the armpit (Tianchi point) up to the armpit, along the inner side of the arm (Tianquan point), between the Taiyin and Shaoyin meridians, enters the elbow (Quze point), down to the forearm, goes between two tendons (radial wrist flexor tendon and palmaris longus tendon) (Ximen point, Shu meridian point, Neiguan point, Dalang point), enters the palm (Laogong point), along the radial side of the middle finger to the tip (Zhongchong point). Its branch meridian: separates from the palm, runs from the tip of the right little finger, and connects to the Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian.

There are 9 acupoints on one side of this meridian (a total of 18 acupoints on both sides). Among them, 8 points are distributed in the middle of the palm surface of the upper limb, and 1 point is at the top of the chest. The first acupoint is Tianchi, and the last acupoint is Zhongchong, mainly treating respiratory symptoms of the chest and heart, symptoms of the nervous and mental aspects, and symptoms along the meridian.

Acupoints of this meridian: Tianchi point, Tianquan point, Quze point, Ximen point, Shu meridian point, Neiguan point, Dalang point, Laogong point, Zhongchong point.

The function of the pericardium meridian

Modern science does not have a specific term for the pericardium. Ancient Chinese people regarded the heart as a key organ of the human body and believed that there was a membrane surrounding the heart to protect it, which is called the pericardium. Therefore, the pericardium has the function of protecting the heart and ensuring the normal functioning of the heart. The pericardium meridian is the meridian based on the three key acupoints of the Sanjiao in the chest, namely, the Danyang, Zhongwan, and Yinjiao points. After passing through the chest, it goes through the lateral abdomen, the inner side of the hand, the palm, and the middle finger and continues to the tip. The pericardium meridian surrounds the heart and has a protective function. If it is injured, the symptoms are the same as when the heart is injured, such as facial heat, redness, palpitations, and jaundice. Along the pericardium meridian, from the chest to the lateral abdomen, it can cause pain and numbness. It can also cause secondary symptoms such as leg cramps and palm heat. When the pericardium meridian is abnormal, the chest Danyang acupoint is painful, and there is a hard lump at the Jueyin Shu acupoint beside the fourth lumbar vertebra. The acupoints of the pericardium meridian include Tianchi, Tianquan, Quze, Ximen, Shu meridian, Neiguan, Dalang, Laogong, Zhangye, etc. When the pericardium meridian is abnormal, it is recommended to use the above-mentioned acupoints for comprehensive treatment, and the symptoms can be improved.

Tapping the pericardium meridian can relieve heart depression

In daily life, we can choose to tap the pericardium meridian for the double arms.

Firstly, let’s talk about the standard of massage. Generally speaking, massage the inner side of the arm is enough. For example, tapping the pericardium meridian is moving the Yin without moving the Yang. Because Yin is blood, it is not easy to move; Qi and blood are Qi, easy to move, so if the penis is activated, the Yang meridian can naturally move and communicate.

Before tapping the pericardium meridian, it is necessary to pinch the Jiquan acupoint under the armpit. The Jiquan acupoint is an acupoint on the heart meridian, a major point for opening up depression. If a person is often irritable, a lump may appear under the armpit, which is a sign of the heart floating and being blocked. After the Jiquan acupoint is plucked, the lump can be gradually resolved.

How to consider whether the plucking has reached the Jiquan acupoint? When we pluck the large tendon under the armpit, if the condition of numbness in the right thumb and little finger occurs, it means that the plucking is correct. Then pluck here twice more, and use an empty fist to gradually pat along the center line of the arm, which can relieve heart depression.