Jianshi (PC5)
Jianshi (PC5), “Intermediary Courier”, is a point on the Pericardium meridian. It is point 5 of the 9 on the channel. Jing-River of the Pericardium: transforms Phlegm misting the Shen, harmonises the Stomach and regulates the Heart.
Location
On the anterior aspect of the forearm, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, 3 cun above the wrist crease.
Functions according to tradition
Jing-River of the Pericardium: transforms Phlegm misting the Shen, harmonises the Stomach and regulates the Heart.
Traditional indications
- Palpitations
- Nausea and vomiting
- Mania and confusion
- Epilepsy
- Forearm pain
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Fourth of the transport points: the Qi “moves” with greater volume. It is traditionally related to cough, dyspnea and changes in the voice.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- CV15 Jiuwei (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Epilepsy, Palpitations
- HT4 Lingdao (Heart): Forearm pain, Palpitations
- CV14 Juque (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Nausea and vomiting, Palpitations
- GB19 Naokong (Gallbladder): Epilepsy, Palpitations
- BL14 Jueyinshu (Bladder): Palpitations
- BL44 Shentang (Bladder): Palpitations
Point profile
- Code
- PC5
- Pinyin name
- Jiān Shǐ
- Characters
- 间使
- Translation
- Intermediary Courier
- Meridian
- Pericardium
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- Jing-River
- Topics
- Mental, Stomach, Heart
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
