Pericardium meridian
PC-6 (Nèiguān, 内关) — Inner Gate
- Meridian
- Pericardium (PC)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Luo-connecting point of the Pericardium channel and confluent point of the Yin Wei vessel.
- Depth reference
- 0.5–1.0 cun perpendicular
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked sources
- Reference aliases
- PC6; Neiguan; 内关; Inner Gate
Anatomical location
On the anterior forearm, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, 2 cun above the palmar wrist crease.
Traditional actions
Opens the chest; regulates Heart qi; harmonizes the Stomach; calms the spirit.
Recorded indications
Primary: Nausea or vomiting; chest tightness; palpitations; anxiety.
Secondary: Hiccup; dizziness; insomnia; pain or spasm of the forearm.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Where is PC-6 located?
On the anterior forearm, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, 2 cun above the palmar wrist crease.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for PC-6?
Opens the chest; regulates Heart qi; harmonizes the Stomach; calms the spirit. The dataset lists these primary indications: Nausea or vomiting; chest tightness; palpitations; anxiety. Secondary indications are recorded as: Hiccup; dizziness; insomnia; pain or spasm of the forearm.
Is PC-6 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify PC-6 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.