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.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region PC9, p. 156
  2. Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Pericardium 9; classification, functions, indications and needling

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.