Pericardium meridian
PC-9 (Zhōngchōng, 中冲) — Central Hub
- Meridian
- Pericardium (PC)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Jing-well point of the Pericardium channel.
- Depth reference
- 0.1 cun shallow insertion; professional pricking technique may be used
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked sources
- Reference aliases
- PC9; Zhongchong; 中冲; Central Hub
Anatomical location
At the centre of the tip of the middle finger.
Traditional actions
Clears Heart heat; revives consciousness; benefits the tongue.
Recorded indications
Primary: Fainting; heatstroke; severe agitation; swollen or painful tongue.
Secondary: Chest pain; stiffness of the tongue.
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-9 located?
At the centre of the tip of the middle finger.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for PC-9?
Clears Heart heat; revives consciousness; benefits the tongue. The dataset lists these primary indications: Fainting; heatstroke; severe agitation; swollen or painful tongue. Secondary indications are recorded as: Chest pain; stiffness of the tongue.
Is PC-9 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify PC-9 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.