Location
3 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which PC05 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationAnxiety ApprehensionAnxiety ApprehensionAversion ColdAversion ColdAversion WindAversion WindBenefit Descend Rebellion QiBenefit Regulate StomachCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenDescend Rebellion QiDisease FebrileDisease FebrilePsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderTurmoil DisorderTurmoil DisorderDrooling Post WindstrokeDrooling Post WindstrokeBreathing Difficulty ProblemsBreathing Difficulty ProblemsUrinary ProblemsUrinary ProblemsMenstrual CrampsEpilepsyFrightGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindGhost Syndrome Ghost EvilGhost Syndrome Ghost EvilGhost Syndrome Ghost TalkGhost Syndrome Ghost TalkGhost Syndrome Seeing GhostsGhost Syndrome Seeing GhostsGoiterJaundice EyesJaundice EyesVaginal DischargeVaginal DischargeMalariaPoor MemoryPoor MemoryNauseaObstruction Qi WindstrokeObstruction Qi WindstrokeOppression ChestOppression ChestAbdominal PainAbdominal PainUpper Stomach PainUpper Stomach PainHeart PainHeart PainUrethra PainUrethra PainPalpitationsPeriod ClottedPeriod DysfunctionIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation ClottedPeriod / Menstruation DysfunctionPeriod / Menstruation IrregularPhlegmFacial RednessFacial RednessRegulate StomachRestlessnessRetchingRetention LochiaRetention LochiaScrofula NeckScrofula NeckGlobus Hystericus Plumstone Qi SensationGlobus Hystericus / Plumstone Qi SensationMuscle SpasmsMuscle SpasmsSpeech HaltingSpeech HaltingVoice LossVoice LossVomitingVomiting BloodVomiting BloodVomiting FoamVomiting Foam
Protocols using PC05
- Arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmia Persistent – ST36, ST37, HT07, PC05, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina58010041)
- Hypertension, Blood Pressure Elevated – ST36, ST37, PC05, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2015.1106)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – HT03, HT04, PC03, PC05 (Local Effects of Acupuncture and Nerve Conduction Studies. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03036657)
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Ischemia-reperfusion Injury, Cardiovascular Disease Risk – ST36, ST37, PC05, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0178838)
- Cancer Breast, Cancer Pain, Nausea Chemotherapy – PC02, PC05, PC06, PC07, PC08, PC09 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000033939)
- Edema, Dyspnea, Heart Failure Acute Decompensated, Edema Pulmonary – ST36, ST37, SP06, KD03, PC05, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-017-1864-3)
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Nausea Pregnancy, Vomiting Pregnancy, Nausea And Vomiting Of Pregnancy – ST36, ST40, PC05, PC06, GB20, CV12, CV17, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-024-04656-2)
- Hypotension Postoperative, Hypotension Spinal-anaesthesia-induced – PC05, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/aem306)
- Chemotherapy Nausea, Vomiting Chemotherapy-induced – PC05, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/860631)
- Post-Operative Nausea, Post-Operative Vomiting, Inflammation Postoperative, Recovery Postoperative – PC05, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20241107)
- Hypotension, Liver Disease End-stage – PC05, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jams.2011.11.001)
- Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation Persistent – ST36, ST37, HT07, PC05, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina58010041)