PC-4 - Xi-Cleft Gate
郄门 - Xī mén
Point Region: Chest
PC-4 Ximen, meaning 'Xi-Cleft Gate,' is the Xi-Cleft point of the Pericardium channel. Located on the arm, this point is a 'gate to the xi-cleft' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Xi-Cleft Gate,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Ximen as a point that helps to 'open the gates' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a restless spirit, a feeling of 'heat' in the body, and a lack of vitality. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By regulating the body's internal energy, PC-4 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: Located on the forearm, midway between the wrist and elbow.
How to Locate:
- Find the midpoint between your wrist and elbow
- This is on the palm side of your forearm
- Feel between the two main tendons
- The point is halfway between wrist and elbow
Primary Functions
Circulatory System
- Regulates heart qi and protects from shock
- Reduces acute chest pain and palpitations
- Improves blood circulation
- Calms irregular heartbeat
Emotional & Mental
- Provides emergency emotional support
- Calms acute anxiety and panic attacks
- Reduces emotional overwhelm
- Helps process traumatic emotions
Digestive System
- Relieves acute stomach pain
- Reduces nausea and vomiting
- Calms digestive spasms
- Helps with food poisoning symptoms
Nervous System
- Calms acute nervous system stress
- Reduces panic and hysteria
- Helps with acute anxiety disorders
- Supports nervous system recovery
Sleep & Rest
- Calms the mind for better sleep
- Reduces nighttime anxiety
- Helps with insomnia from emotional stress
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves acute arm and chest pain
- Reduces muscle spasms in forearm
- Helps with repetitive strain injuries
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Angina
- Palpitations
- Anxiety
- Chest pain
- Heart problems
- Emotional distress
- Panic attacks
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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PC-4 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Recent arm surgery
- Severe heart disease
- Acute cardiac events