# PC08 Laogong (Palace Of Toil) – Pericardium Meridian

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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.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/pc08

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Anger, Anxiety Apprehension, Anxiety Apprehension, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Nutrition, Benefit Nutrition, Benefit Regulate Stomach, Calm Spirit Shen, Calm Spirit Shen, Coma, Cough, Depression, Sadness & Depression, Sadness & Depression, Dermatitis Hand, Dermatitis Hand, Disease Febrile, Disease Febrile, Psychological Disorder, Psychological Disorder, Psychological Laughter Excessive Disorder, Psychological Laughter Excessive Disorder, Eczema, Epilepsy, Erosion Mouth (infant), Erosion Mouth Infantile, Erosion Tongue (infant), Erosion Tongue Infantile, Fever, Fibroids / Masses Ji Ju Hypogastrium, Fibroids Masses Ji Ju Hypogastrium, Fright, Hemorrhoids, Halitosis Bad Breath, Halitosis Bad Breath, Heat Blood, Heat Blood, Heat Heart, Heat Heart, Heat Jiao Middle, Heat Jiao Middle, Heat Palm, Heat Palm, Heat Pericardium, Heat Pericardium, High Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure, Jaundice, Jaundice Eyes, Jaundice Eyes, Nosebleed Persistent, Nosebleed Persistent, Chest Pain, Chest Pain, Rib Pain, Rib Pain, Heart Pain, Heart Pain, Sore Throat, Sore Throat, Regulate Stomach, Restlessness Zang Disorder, Restlessness Zang Disorder, Blood in Stool, Blood in Stool, Sweating Palms, Sweating Palms, Sweating Persistent, Sweating Persistent, Bi Arthralgia Hand Syndrome, Bi / Arthralgia Hand Syndrome, Tinea Hand, Tinea Hand, Tremor Hand, Tremor Hand, Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Ulcers, Loss of Consciousness, Urine Dark, Urine Dark, Vomiting, Vomiting Blood, Vomiting Blood, Stroke

## Most often selected alongside PC08

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- PC06 (Inner Gate) – 19 protocols
- PC07 (Great Mound) – 15 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 13 protocols
- LI11 (Pond At The Bend) – 13 protocols
- GV26 (Philtrum) – 11 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 11 protocols
- HT07 (Spirit Gate) – 10 protocols
- KD01 (Bubbling Spring) – 10 protocols

## Protocols using PC08

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headache, Hypertension, Hypertension Essential | ST32, PC07, PC08 | 7 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nel012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue Driving, Fatigue Mental | PC08 | 1 days | doi:10.1155/2014/450249 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tinnitus, Tinnitus Phlegm-heat | ST40, SI19, PC08, TB21, GB02 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-397 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dizziness, Vertigo, Qi Deficiency, Posterior Circulation Ischemia, Blood Deficiency | ST36, PC08, GB20, CV06, CV12 | 21 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0660-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | 14 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2013-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist Pain, Hand Weakness, Hand Numbness, Tingling Fingers | LU09, LI11, HT02, HT07, HT08, PC04, PC06, PC07, PC08 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2017/7420648 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Vomiting, Insomnia, Hypertension, Nausea, Arrhythmia, Tremor, Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, Craving Alcohol, Hallucination | LI04, PC06, PC08, TB05 | 14 days | doi:10.1177/0300060520910052 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Infertility, Oocyte Retrieval Pain, Nausea Post-procedure | LI04, PC06, PC08, TB05 | 1 days | doi:10.1155/2020/3285648 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Palpitations, Insomnia, Nightmares, Irritability, Ptsd, Hypervigilance, Phobia Cynophobia, Avoidance | LU11, LI11, ST01, HT07, SI03, BL02, KD25, KD27, PC05, PC07, PC08, TB03, GB01, CV24, GV20, GV26 | 14 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1753017 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Insomnia, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving | LI04, ST36, SP06, PC06, PC08 | 30 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving | LI04, ST36, SP06, PC08 | 10 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Insomnia, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving | LI04, PC06, PC08, TB05 | 10 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression Cancer-related | HT07, PC06, PC08, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cancer Breast, Cancer Pain, Nausea Chemotherapy | PC02, PC05, PC06, PC07, PC08, PC09 | 28 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000033939 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Oral Pain, Stomatitis Aphthous Recurrent, Ulcer Oral Recurrent | LI04, ST36, ST44, PC08 | 7 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000036817 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Impairment Mild, Memory Decline | ST36, HT07, PC06, PC08, GB20, GB21, GV14, GV16 | 180 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2024.1440111 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hiccup | LU09, LU10, LU11, ST36, PC04, PC07, PC08, LV01, LV14, CV04, CV12, CV17 | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia Post-stroke | LU11, LI11, ST06, SP01, BL62, PC07, PC08, CV01, CV24, GV16, GV23, GV26 | – | doi:10.27258/d.cnki.gnxyc.2024.000499 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Arrhythmia, Cardiac Ischemia | PC06, PC07, PC08, PC09 | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.1996.04.019 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Parkinson's Disease, Cognitive Impairment Mild | ST36, SP03, HT08, BL62, BL66, KD03, KD06, PC08, CV12, CV14, GV20, GV23, GV24, XH03 | 90 days | doi:10.27126/d.cnki.ghlzy.2025.000006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Insomnia, Ptsd, Phobia | LU11, LI11, ST01, HT07, SI03, BL02, KD25, KD27, PC05, PC07, PC08, TB03, GB01, CV24, GV20, GV26, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 14 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1753017 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Myopia, Reduced Visual Acuity, Eye Strain | LU01, LU02, LI20, ST01, ST02, ST03, ST36, ST40, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI18, BL02, BL13, BL15, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL40, BL57, KD01, KD03, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB23, GB01, GB14, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV04, GV14, GV16, XH03, XH04, XH05 | 84 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046414 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Constipation, Constipation Functional | ST25, PC08, GV01 | 17 days | doi:10.1097/md.0000000000046865 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | LU09, LU10, LI04, LI10, LI11, HT02, HT03, HT07, PC04, PC06, PC07, PC08 | 28 days | doi:10.1089/photob.2024.0106 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Perimenopausal | LU11, ST06, SP01, BL62, PC07, PC08, CV24, GV23, GV26 | 84 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190308-0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Myopia | LU01, LU02, LI20, ST01, ST02, ST03, ST36, ST40, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI18, BL02, BL13, BL15, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL40, BL57, KD01, KD03, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB23, GB01, GB14, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV04, GV14, GV16, XH03, XH04, XH05 | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046414 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ptsd, Sleep Disturbance, Phobia Cynophobia | LU11, LI11, ST01, HT07, SI03, BL02, KD25, KD27, PC05, PC07, PC08, TB03, GB01, CV24, GV20, GV26, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 14 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1753017 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Heat Blood, Heat Blood | LI11, SP10, HT08, BL40, PC08, LV02, LV03 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Heat Interior, Fire Interior, Heat Interior, Fire Interior | LU10, LI04, LI11, ST44, HT08, KD01, PC08, LV02, LV03, GV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Psychological Agitation Disorder, Psychological Agitation Disorder | ST40, HT08, PC08 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 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 | 108 days | 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 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Anxiety, Insomnia, Agitation, Irritability, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Horror | PC08 | 7 days | ZHANG Ying, FENG Bin, XIE Jian-ping, XU Fang-zhong, CHEN Jiong. Clinical Study on Treatment of the Earthquake-caused Post-traumatic Stress Disorder by Cognitive-behavior Therapy and Acupoint Stimulation. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2011, 31(1): 60-63 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Jaundice | SI03, SI04, BL19, BL48, KD01, KD07, PC08, CV12, GV09 | – | 杨薇付修文李月玲杨华升. 古代针灸歌赋中治疗黄疸的穴位分析. 继续医学教育 ., 2018 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Hypotension, Bradycardia, Procedural Sedation, Bronchoscopy | LI04, PC06, PC08, TB05 | 1 days | Qi Sheng et al.. [Application of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with infusion of propofol in anodynia bronchoscopy].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2014 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Psychological Trauma Post-disaster Palpitation Fright Vexation Restlessness | HT07, PC06, PC08 | – | HAN Pei-yu, CAO Zheng-zhong, WANG Ru-fang, XU Zhong-huan (Supervisor). The Common Mental Problems after Calamity and the TCM Characteristic Treatment of Psychological Intervention. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, June 2010, 30(2): 93-97. | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Paralysis Spastic Post-stroke | LI04, LI11, LI15, SP06, SP09, HT01, HT03, BL60, KD01, KD03, PC06, PC07, PC08, TB04, TB05, GB30, GB31, GB33, GB34, GB39, LV03, LV08 | – | Liu Xiafei, Bao Chunling, Dong Guirong. Using acupoint-to-acupoint penetrative needling to treat poststroke spastic paralysis: a clinical progress review. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014 October 15; 34(5): 609-615. | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dementia Senile | ST36, ST40, SP03, SP06, BL15, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL23, KD01, KD03, PC06, PC08, LV02, LV03, LV13, LV14, CV04, CV06, CV14, CV17, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH05 | – | CHENG Hai-ying, CHENG Dong-qi. Progress in Research on Acupuncture Treatment of Senile Dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-233. | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Convulsions (infant), Fright Sudden, Convulsions (infant), Fright Sudden | KD01, PC08, LV03, GV26, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Depression, Depression Manic, Schitzophrenia, Depression Manic | LU11, LI11, ST06, ST40, SP01, HT07, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL62, PC07, PC08, CV01, CV24, GV16, GV23, GV26, XH11 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Depression Manic, Schitzophrenia, Psychological Manic Mania Disorder, Depression Manic, Psychological Manic Mania Disorder | LU11, LI11, ST06, ST40, SP01, BL62, PC06, PC07, PC08, CV01, CV24, GV14, GV16, GV23, GV26, XH11 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Hysteria, Syncope, Fainting, Hypotension Postural, Hypoglycemia, Hypotension Postural | LI04, KD01, PC08, PC09, LV03, GV26 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Schitzophrenia, Depression Manic, Psychological Manic Mania Disorder | LU11, LI11, ST06, ST40, SP01, BL62, PC06, PC07, PC08, CV01, CV24, GV14, GV16, GV23, GV26, XH11 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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