Inner Pass
نِیگوانNei Guan · نی گوانLocation
On the anterior aspect of the forearm, between the tendons of the palmaris longus and the flexor carpi radialis, 2 B-cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease.
How to find it
Three finger-breadths above the wrist crease, between the two tendons that stand out when the wrist is flexed against resistance.
Functions
Unbinds the chest, regulates Heart qi, harmonises the Stomach and stops vomiting, calms the spirit.
Indications
Nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, anxiety.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting
Contraindications & precautions
Attention Avoid the median nerve; an electric sensation means the nerve was touched.
Technique
Perpendicular 0.5–1 cun.
Related points · The same point in other schools
Corresponding SP6 Three Yin Intersection — In the Tan method PC (hand jueyin) balances SP (foot taiyin) via system 2; wrist ↔ ankle.
Protocols using this point
Sources of this point
- A Manual of Acupuncture — Peter Deadman, Mazin Al-Khafaji, Kevin Baker (2007) S3
- Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point PC6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting — Lee A, Chan SKC, Fan LTY (2015) S4
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region — World Health Organization (2008) S1