Location
At the center of the palm between 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones but closer to the latter and in the part touching tip of the middle finger when fist is made.
Cautions
Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders.
Indications
Conditions for which PC08 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AngerAnxiety ApprehensionAnxiety ApprehensionBenefit DigestionBenefit DigestionBenefit NutritionBenefit NutritionBenefit Regulate StomachCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenComaCoughDepressionSadness & DepressionSadness & DepressionDermatitis HandDermatitis HandDisease FebrileDisease FebrilePsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderPsychological Laughter Excessive DisorderPsychological Laughter Excessive DisorderEczemaEpilepsyErosion Mouth (infant)Erosion Mouth InfantileErosion Tongue (infant)Erosion Tongue InfantileFeverFibroids / Masses Ji Ju HypogastriumFibroids Masses Ji Ju HypogastriumFrightHemorrhoidsHalitosis Bad BreathHalitosis Bad BreathHeat BloodHeat BloodHeat HeartHeat HeartHeat Jiao MiddleHeat Jiao MiddleHeat PalmHeat PalmHeat PericardiumHeat PericardiumHigh Blood PressureHigh Blood PressureJaundiceJaundice EyesJaundice EyesNosebleed PersistentNosebleed PersistentChest PainChest PainRib PainRib PainHeart PainHeart PainSore ThroatSore ThroatRegulate StomachRestlessness Zang DisorderRestlessness Zang DisorderBlood in StoolBlood in StoolSweating PalmsSweating PalmsSweating PersistentSweating PersistentBi Arthralgia Hand SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Hand SyndromeTinea HandTinea HandTremor HandTremor HandMouth UlcersMouth UlcersLoss of ConsciousnessUrine DarkUrine DarkVomitingVomiting BloodVomiting BloodStroke
Protocols using PC08
- Tinnitus, Tinnitus Phlegm-heat – ST40, SI19, PC08, TB21, GB02 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-397)
- Cerebral Infarction Acute, Ischemic Stroke, Neurological Deficit – LU11, LI01, LI04, ST45, SP01, HT09, SI01, BL67, KD01, PC08, PC09, TB01, GB20, GB44, LV01, LV03, CV24, GV20, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-017-2013-5)
- Cerebral Palsy, Motor Dysfunction, Posture Abnormalities – LI04, LI11, ST02, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, HT07, SI19, BL01, BL17, BL18, BL23, BL40, BL60, BL62, KD01, KD03, KD06, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, GB13, GB14, GB19, LV03, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV13, CV14, CV23, GV17, GV20, GV24 (Yu Hai-bo, Liu Yong-feng & Wu Li-xiong. Acupuncture Combined with Music Therapy for Treatment of 30 Cases of Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 243-246)
- Oral Pain, Stomatitis Aphthous Recurrent, Ulcer Oral Recurrent – LI04, ST36, ST44, PC08 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000036817)
- Anxiety, Vomiting, Insomnia, Hypertension, Nausea, Arrhythmia, Tremor, Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, Craving Alcohol, Hallucination – LI04, PC06, PC08, TB05 (https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060520910052)
- Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving – LI04, ST36, SP06, PC08 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613)
- Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Insomnia, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving – LI04, PC06, PC08, TB05 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613)
- Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Insomnia, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving – LI04, ST36, SP06, PC06, PC08 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613)
- Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression Cancer-related – HT07, PC06, PC08, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634)
- Infertility, Oocyte Retrieval Pain, Nausea Post-procedure – LI04, PC06, PC08, TB05 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3285648)
- Cancer Breast, Cancer Pain, Nausea Chemotherapy – PC02, PC05, PC06, PC07, PC08, PC09 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000033939)
- Benefit Regulate Stomach – LU10, LI07, LI10, ST24, ST25, ST34, ST37, ST43, SP03, BL21, BL22, BL49, KD18, KD19, KD21, KD27, PC03, PC05, PC06, PC07, PC08, GB08, LV14, CV10, CV13, CV14, CV16, XU05 (DEADMAN-COMPOSITE)