Zhongchong (PC9)
Zhongchong (PC9), “Central Surge”, is a point on the Pericardium meridian. It is point 9 of the 9 on the channel. Jing-Well of the Pericardium: restores consciousness and drains extreme Heat.
Location
At the centre of the tip of the middle finger.
Functions according to tradition
Jing-Well of the Pericardium: restores consciousness and drains extreme Heat.
Traditional indications
- Loss of consciousness
- Heat stroke
- High fever
- Stiff tongue
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
It is the first or last point of the channel, at the tip of a finger or toe, where tradition says the Qi “wells up”. It is credited with a rapid effect and has been used to clear heat and in acute situations.
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.
- TE1 Guanchong (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Loss of consciousness, Stiff tongue
- LU11 Shaoshang (Lung): High fever, Loss of consciousness
- GV26 Shuigou (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Loss of consciousness
- HT9 Shaochong (Heart): Loss of consciousness
- LI1 Shangyang (Large Intestine): Loss of consciousness
- GV15 Yamen (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Stiff tongue
Point profile
- Code
- PC9
- Pinyin name
- Zhōng Chōng
- Characters
- 中冲
- Translation
- Central Surge
- Meridian
- Pericardium
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- Jing-Well
- Topics
- Emergency, Fever, Mental
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.
