Acupoint+PC-1+(Tian+Chi)

** PC1 ** ** • **  **Tian Chi**  •  **Pericardium** **1** Celestial Pool, Heavenly Pond Entry Point. Window to the Sky Point. Meeting Point on the Pericardium Channel with the Gall Bladder, Liver and Triple Energizer Channels. = = =Location= In the 4th intercostal space, 1 cun lateral to the nipple.

=Point Summary= //Unbinds The Chest Regulates Qi Benefits the Breasts Transforms Phlegm Lowers Rebellion Dissipates Nodules//

=Needling=

Depth:
0.2 - 0.4 cun

Technique:
Puncture Obliquely

Contraindications:
No deep needle

=General Indications=

Functions
local

Indications
intercostal neuralgia; pain and swelling under the axilla; mastitis; insufficient lactation

Special Notes
local

=Diagnostic Indications:= Axillary Pain And Swelling ** • ** Chest Agitation ** • ** Cough With Copious Phlegm ** • ** Headache ** • ** Lateral Costal Region Pain **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Shortness Of Breath **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thoracic Oppression **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Uprising Qi **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> • ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

=Soulie De Morant Indications= Tonifies the heart governor (sexual organs, vessels), kidneys, anterior face of lower limb, cerebellum, pons, opposite eye Disperses the Stomach, triple warmer, opposite side of the throat Dispersing acts in the opposite way. Here the energy coming from the Kidney meridian [KI-27] comes in to the heart governor after going throug ST-16 The brach between the Liver (LR-14) and lung[LU-1] borrows from the ascending meridian of the heart governor Energy in the upper body, congestion of the heart or brain Heart: troubles, pericarditis Opposite eye: darkened vision, not clear Breast: mammitis? Insufficient lactation? Opposite larynx and chest: respiratory noises Armpit: inflamed nodes (adenitis) Anterior face of the lower limb (Stomach meridian)
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=Psycho-Spiritual Components= You can reach the soul and depth of the person both mentally and physically. The pond of god, a holy river - where we can maintain purity of the spirit. **The patient can be bathed here**, healed and cleansed in a tranquil water that balances, restores and calms the fire. Opens up he person to realize they are not islands unto themselves. Bathing here will enrich the body, mind, and spirit and lift the patient out of depression. **Renews the quality of love, that which we take in**. A pool or pond, large expanse of water where deep forces of life are gathered. A place where you can reorientate the patient to the heavenly love which they may have lost. Connects us with something vast, boundless, a majesty of life beyond normal comprehension. Gives a sense of vast expansion, germination of seed, water full of warmth, light. Heavenly refreshment taking you beyond time and space taking you into a larger heavenly relationship. Releases a terrific amount of energy into the meridian. PC-1 and PC-2 are good together (men only), PC-1 puts the patient in touch with them self, PC-2 gives the movement to do something with it. It is unsafe to use on women unless you are very experienced. Treats sexual disorders and abnormalities, mammary pain, melancholy, all chronic illnesses. [JRW]

PC-1 is important both as an entry point and as a window to the sky point for **treating betrayal**. As such, this point provides the **deepest possible connection to spiritual levels of intimacy**. This point may help **restore one's memory of one's heart as a place of ultimate safety, before the heart became burdened by life's sorrows**. Further this point may empower one to **experience the world as a safe place**, helping to clear the effect of past betrayal. PC-1 is forbidden to needle on women (See PC-2). However, in my opinion it is quite feasible for experienced practitioners to needle this point in women with smaller-sized breasts. Due to it's position, male practitioners must be sensitive to issues regarding appropriate intimacy if they chose to needle this point on a woman. I have found this to be a most potent point in empowering the overall spiritual well-being and function of the Pericardium official [LJ]

The experience of love; **opens someone up to the realization that they are not separate**. A reflecting pool in a dimension outside of time and space, a mirror in which to see the creator and creation. Transformational and profoundly healing - when the person is ready for it. Opens door to the spirit (to help with intimacy), treats betrayal. Heart closed, feeling shut out, emotional life suppressed due to past experiences of betrayal [ALHIM]