NAME
XIMEN
LOCATION
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to PC-7 Daling, on the line connecting PC-7 Daling and PC-3 Quze, between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
Note: in the absence of the tendon of the palmaris longus, locate this point on the ulnar side of the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis. Divide the distance between the cubital crease and PC-7 Daling into half and locate this point 1 cun distal to the midpoint.
5 cun directly above the midpoint of the transverse crease of the wrist, between the two tendons.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun or oblique proximal insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun, causing local distention and soreness or a distended, numb sensation reaching to the fingertips.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Xi-Cleft point
Alternative Source point
ACTIONS
Invigorates the Blood
Dispels Blood Stasis
Cools the Blood
Stops bleeding
Calms the Shen
Moderates acute conditions
Regulates Qi
Expands the diaphragm
Alleviates pain
Calms the Heart
Opens the chest
Strengthens the Mind
INDICATIONS
Chest pain
Heart pain
Heart pain with vomiting
Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
Epistaxis
Five soles agitated and hot
Chronic malaria
Chronic hemorrhoids
Palpitations
Angina pectoris
Pleurisy
Hiccup
Chest fullness
Irritability and pain due to diaphragm constraint
Boils
Pain or paralysis of the anterior forearm and fingers
Diaphragmatic spasms
Fear of one's family
Hysteria
Mastitis
Agitation
Insomnia
Melancholy
Fear and fright of people
Insufficiency of Spirit Qi
Epilepsy
Chest pain radiating to the neck, back or left arm
Cough
Depressive psychosis
Furuncles
Skin diseases due to Blood heat
Rheumatic Heart disease
Hysteria
Fear of surroundings
Nervousness
Forgetfulness
Anxiousness
Myocarditis
Mastitis
Psychopathy
Dyspnea
Lack of energy
COMBINATIONS
| PC-3 Quze PC-7 Daling | HT-1 Jiaquan | PC-7 Daling |
| Heart pain | Heart pain with retching, agitation and fullness | Hemoptysis |
| KI-4 Dazhong | SP-21 Dabao SJ-8 Sanyangluo GB-38 Yangfu GB-41 Zulinqi | PC-6 Neiguan PC-3 Quze |
| Fright and fear of people Spirit Qi insufficient | Pain of the chest and lateral costal region | Rheumatic Heart disease |
| LI-11 Quchi SJ-8 Sanyangluo | ||
| Hemoptysis |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a primary point for treating Blood Stagnation in the chest and Heart. It is used for acute obstruction or pain in the channel or organ. It is a major point for angina pectoris. It is also an important point for regulating Heart rhythm. It becomes painful in pleurisy and palpitations and hence, has diagnostic value.