P-6 Neiguan calms the Mind, lifts mood, relaxes the chest and is especially indicated for
emotional problems associated with stagnation of Qi. The Pericardium channel being related to
the Liver channel, P-6 is a very powerful point to calm the Mind and settle the Ethereal Soul
when they are affected by stagnation of Liver-Qi deriving from anger, resentment, or frustration.
This point is particularly indicated when the emotions are constrained in the chest and the person
has a feeling of oppression or tightness of the chest.
To compare and contrast P-6 with P-7, the former has an outward movement, moves Qi, resolves
stagnation and "opens" the Mind, whilst the latter has an inward movement and calms the Mind.
P-6 can be combined with:
- SP-4 Gongsun to open the Yin Linking Vessel, nourish Blood, relax the chest, calm the
Mind and settle the Ethereal Soul. - LIV-3 Taichong to strengthen its Qi-moving action in emotional problems from repressed
anger. - Du-20 Baihui to lift mood, clear the Mind and relieve depression.
- Du-26 Renzhong to lift mood, clear the Mind, open the Mind's orifices and relieve
depression. - ST-40 Fenglong to calm the Mind, open the chest to relieve it of constrained emotions,
and open the Mind's orifices.
Kidney Channel
KI-9 Zhubin calms the Mind, strengthens Will-Power and opens the chest. It is especially
indicated to relieve anxiety and depression occurring against a background of Kidney deficiency
and with a feeling of oppression of the chest.
Small Intestine Channel
S.I.-5 Yanggu clears mental confusion and indecision due to difficulty in discriminating choices
in life.
S.I.-3 Houxi strengthens the Will-Power, drive and determination. It is an important point to
relieve depression occurring against a background of Kidney deficiency.