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Alternate names: 天湿 tiān shī, Celestial Dampness; 天温 tiān wēn, Celestial Warmth

Channel: PC, Hand Reverting Yīn (jué yīn) Pericardium Channel

Modern location: An acupoint located on the upper arm, 2 cùn inferior to the level of the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle.

Classic location: Two cùn below the armpit fold. The point is located with the arm raised. (Zhēn Jiǔ Dà Chéng)

Local anatomy: The muscular branches of the brachial artery and vein. The medial brachial cutaneous nerve and musculocutaneous nerve.

Action: Opens the chest and rectifies qì; nourishes the heart and calms the spirit; quickens the blood, transforms stasis, and relieves pain.

Modern indications: Heart pain; cough; distension and pain in the rib-side; arm pain.

Classic indications: Heart palpitation; stone water; blurred vision; aversion to wind and cold.

Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.3‒0.7 cùn inward oblique or perpendicular insertion. Moxa: 5‒8 cones; pole 5‒10 min.

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