PC-9 - Central Hub
中冲 - Zhōng chōng
Point Region: Chest
PC-9 Zhongchong, meaning 'Central Hub,' is the Jing-Well and Wood point of the Pericardium channel. Located on the tip of the middle finger, this point is a 'central hub' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Central Hub,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Zhongchong as a point that helps to 'center the hub' 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-9 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 radial side of the middle finger, near the nail base.
How to Locate:
- Look at your middle finger
- Find the side toward your thumb
- Locate the corner of the nail on this side
- The point is where the nail meets the skin
Primary Functions
Emotional & Mental
- Clears mental confusion and agitation
- Reduces anxiety and panic attacks
- Helps with emotional shock and trauma
- Calms hysteria and excessive emotions
- Promotes mental clarity and focus
Circulatory System
- Clears heat from the heart
- Reduces palpitations and chest pain
- Improves circulation to extremities
- Calms irregular heartbeat
- Regulates blood pressure
Nervous System
- Calms nervous system emergencies
- Helps with fainting and shock
- Reduces seizures and convulsions
- Revives consciousness
- Improves nerve function in fingers
Digestive System
- Relieves acute stomach pain
- Reduces nausea and vomiting
- Helps with food poisoning
- Calms digestive inflammation
Respiratory System
- Helps with breathing difficulties
- Reduces chest tightness
- Clears heat from lungs
- Improves oxygen circulation
Immune & Energy System
- Clears heat and toxins
- Boosts energy and vitality
- Strengthens defensive qi
- Helps with fever reduction
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves finger pain and stiffness
- Improves finger mobility
- Reduces hand cramping
- Helps with finger numbness
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Coma
- Fever
- Anxiety
- Palpitations
- Loss of consciousness
- High temperature
- Nervousness
- Heart problems
- Fainting
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
Related Acupoints
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PC-9 Protocols
N/A
Important Precautions
- Broken skin around nail
- Severe nail infections
- Recent nail injury