Pericardium 6
PER6 Acupressure Point
Apply the Fire Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Pericardium Channel. Pericardium 6 is one of the most popularized acupressure points in western culture because of its use for motion sickness. Additionally, it plays an important role as the Luo point that is directly linked with the Heart, on both the physical and emotional level. The Pericardium acupuncture channel is also referred to as the Heart Protector and Circulation Sex Meridian and plays an important role in protecting the Heart from emotional insults and allowing for emotional warmth and connections to others. This pressure point is also directly connected to the Spleen energetic system of Chinese medicine as PER 6 coupled with acupressure point Spleen 4 are used to influence the Chong Mai. The Chong Mai is an extraordinary vessel that distributes nourishing blood. Women’s reproductive organs such as the uterus are dependent on abundant Blood for fetal development.
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Location of Acupressure Point Pericardium 6
On the anterior of the forearm 2 Cun above the wrist crease between the tendons of the muscle palmaris longus and muscle flexor radialis. Apply the Fire Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Pericardium 6 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Pericardium 6
Emotional Balance
In the case of insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, or agitation:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
With emotional imbalances marked by anxiety and the tendency towards being easily startled:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
For emotional upset with constant worry and obsessing:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 3
Heart Health
For palpitations, heart flutters, heart disease, or a sensation of the heart:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Heart 7and c
Shock
For shock following surgery or trauma:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Heart 7
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
Nausea
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 4
Infertility
For infertility and inability to hold a pregnancy due to Blood Deficiency in the Lower Jiao:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 4
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 10
- Apply the Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) Acupressure Stick and to Acupressure point Ren 6
PMS
For pain and/or a feeling of distention of the breasts prior to the menstrual cycle:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
Breathing Problems
For coughing spells due to unrelenting bronchial spasms as with bronchitis, or with restricted air flow as in cases of asthma or COPD:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6,
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 6,
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point LU 7
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point Per 6
- Inner Frontier Gate
- Neiguan
- Inner Gate
- Inner Pass
- Interior Barrier
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point Pericardium 6
- Lou or Connecting Point
- Master Point of the Yin Wei Mo
- Coupled Point of the Chong Mai
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point Heart Protector 6
- Calms the Shen
- Benefits the Heart
- Regulates Heart Qi
- Harmonizes the Spleen-Stomach
- Builds Blood
- Regulates Blood
- Alleviates Pain
- Opens the Chest
- Regulates the San Jao or Triple Burner
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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