Meridian · Hand Yin
Pericardium Meridian
Pericardium Meridian (手厥阴心包经) is a Hand Yin channel of the Fuego element. Its peak activity, according to the organ clock, is from 7-9 PM.
Pathway
Begins at chest, emerges at side, runs down middle inner arm to middle finger.
Functions of the organ and channel
- Protects the heart
- Governs circulation
- Regulates emotions
Signs of imbalance
From excess
- Chest oppression
- Palpitations
- Irritability
- Warm palms
From deficiency
- Mild palpitations
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
Symptoms along the pathway
- Chest pain
- Inner arm pain
- Warm palms
Most used points
The 9 points of the channel
Profile
- Chinese name
- 手厥阴心包经
- Type
- Hand Yin
- Element
- Fuego
- Time of peak activity
- 7-9 PM
- Code
- PC
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