PC-8 - Palace of Toil
劳宫 - Láo gōng
Point Region: Hand
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: On the palm, in the hollow between the second and third metacarpal bones, just before the knuckles. WHO also gives an alternative location, between the third and fourth metacarpal bones.
How to Locate:
- Turn your palm up
- Feel the bones in the palm that lead to your index and middle fingers
- The point is in the hollow between them, just behind the knuckles
How to Apply Pressure
Turn the palm up and press into the hollow between the bones that lead to the index and middle fingers, just behind the knuckles, with the other thumb, firm but never painful. Skip it if the palm is injured or infected.
Traditional Indications
In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:
- Mouth ulcers
- Anxiety
- Hand tremors
- Oral sores
- Nervousness
- Hand shaking
- Stomach problems
- Emotional stress
Related Health Concerns
Related Acupoints
Select a point to see its location, how to find it, and its traditional uses.
Important Precautions
Avoid this point with:
- Recent hand surgery
- Severe hand infections
- Open wounds on palm