Location
2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
Cautions
Caution in severe deficiency conditions.
Indications
Conditions for which PC06 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Agitation HeartAgitation HeartAnxietyAnxiety ApprehensionAnxiety ApprehensionBenefit Regulate HeartBenefit Regulate QiBenefit Regulate SpleenBenefit Regulate StomachStomach RumblingStomach RumblingCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenCold SpleenCold SpleenCold StomachCold StomachCongestion ChestCongestion ChestContraction ElbowContraction ElbowContraction ShoulderContraction ShoulderSpleen Qi DeficiencySpleen Qi DeficiencyStomach Qi DeficiencyStomach Qi DeficiencySpleen DeficiencySpleen DeficiencyStomach DeficiencyStomach DeficiencySadness & DepressionSadness & DepressionDiarrheaDisease FebrileDisease FebrileHeart Mental DisorderHeart Mental DisorderHeart Physical DisorderHeart Physical DisorderHeart Speech DisorderHeart Speech DisorderPsychological DisorderPsychological Disorder BloatingFocal BloatingFocal BloatingDizzinessDizziness Post PartumDizziness Post-partumUrinary ProblemsUrinary ProblemsEpilepsy Five TypesEpilepsy Five TypesFeverFibroids / Masses JiFibroids Masses JiFibroids / Masses JiaFibroids Masses JiaFright FullnessHeatHiccupsHigh Blood PressureHigh Blood PressureInsomniaJaundiceJaundice EyesJaundice EyesMalariaMemory Loss Following WindstrokeMemory Loss Following WindstrokePoor MemoryPoor MemoryNauseaOpen Yin Wei MaiOpen Yin Wei MaiPainAbdomen Low Grade PainAbdomen Low Grade PainRib PainRib PainUpper Stomach PainUpper Stomach PainEpigastrium Stabbing PainEpigastrium Stabbing PainHead PainHead PainHeadacheHeadacheHeart PainHeart PainNeck PainNeck PainPalpitationsIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularRectal ProlapseRectal ProlapsePulse / Heart Rate DisorderPulse Heart Rate DisorderRed EyesRed EyesFacial RednessFacial RednessRegulate HeartRegulate QiRegulate SpleenRegulate StomachHeat Skin SensationHeat Skin SensationPounding Heart SensationPounding Heart SensationSpeech Impaired Post WindstrokeSpeech Impaired Post WindstrokeBlood in StoolBlood in StoolSpontaneous SweatingSpontaneous SweatingArmpit SwellingArmpit SwellingTongue Body BleedingTongue Body BleedingTongue Body CrackedTongue Body CrackedUnbind ChestUnbind ChestPainful UrinationPainful UrinationVomitingVomiting PersistentVomiting PersistentStroke
Protocols using PC06
- Insomnia, Sleep Disorder – SP06, HT07, PC06, GV20 (Gao Xi-ya. Clinical research on insomnia treated by acupuncture at back-shu points. 世界针灸杂志(英文版), 2014)
- Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Functional, Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome – ST25, ST37, PC06 (孙静文孙铭良时素华田君健吴萌李志刚. 针刺天枢与上巨虚及不同配穴治疗腹泻型肠易激综合征临床观察. 中华中医药杂志 ., 2025 [CNKI])
- Headache Migraine, Migraine Without Aura – LI04, ST36, SP06, PC06, GB14, GB20, LV03, CV12, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1526-4610.2002.02203.x)
- Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke, Dementia Prevention, Stroke Ischemic Sequelae – ST02, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL10, PC06, GB12, GB20, LV03, GV20, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000023803)
- Dizziness, Itchiness Skin, Postoperative Pain, Post-Operative Nausea, Dizziness Postoperative, Pruritus Postoperative – LI04, ST36, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/aeu001)
- Angina Stable, Ischemia Myocardial, Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion Injury, Angina Unstable – PC04, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/9786482)
- Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum – ST18, ST36, SP06, SI01, PC06, LV03, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
- Postoperative Pain, Post-Operative Nausea, Thoracic Pain – LI04, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5365456)
- Nausea Radiotherapy-induced, Vomiting Radiotherapy-induced – PC06 (Acupuncture Versus Sham for Radiotherapy-Induced Emesis. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00621660)
- Joint Pain, Stiffness Joint, Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Aromatase Inhibitor Side Effects – LI04, ST36, BL65, KD03, PC06, GB34, CV04, CV06, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-013-2427-z)
- Motor Dysfunction, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Stroke Sequela, Hemiplegia Post-stroke – LU05, SP06, HT01, BL40, PC06, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2025.000611)
- Stress Response Surgical, Post-operative Pain – LI04, LI11, ST36, PC06, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.16440/J.CNKI.1674-8166.2025.08.33)