POINT PC-5 (PERICARDIUM-5)

English:	Intermediate Messenger
Also Known As:	Intermediary Messenger Between The Passenger

On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to PC-7 Daling, between the tendons palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
In the absence of the tendon of the palmaris longus, locate this point on the ulnar side of the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis.
Divide the distance between the cubital crease crease and PC-7 Daling into quarters and locate this point at the junction of the proximal three quarters and the distal quarter.
With the hand supine, this point can be found 1 cun above PC-6 Neiguan or three cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the two tendons.

Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun
Oblique proximal insertion 1 to 1.5 cun
Straight insertion0.5 to 1,5 cun causing local distention and soreness or a numb, distended sensation extending
Slanted insertion , in a proximal direction slightly towards the radial side 1.5 to 2 cun for diseases of the trunk. With strong stimulation the needling sensation may extend to the elbow or axilla.
Moxibustion is applicable.

Hematemesis
Spitting of Blood
Vomiting of foam
Sudden turmoil disorder
Abdominal pain
Chronic spasm
Aversion to Wind and Cold
Febrile disease
Alternating chills and fever
Malaria
Chronic malaria
Red face
Yellow eyes
Irregular menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Menstrual diseases
Menstrual clots
Leukorrhea
Retention of lochia
Painful urinary dysfunction
Urethral pain
Swelling in the axilla
Pain of the inner aspect of the elbow
Twitching or contracture of the elbow
Atrophy of the elbow
Swelling of the elbow
Weakness of the wrist
Heat of the palms
Rheumatic heart disease
Seizures
Psychosis
Hallucinations
Yellow eyes
Scabies
Angina pectoris
Pericarditis
Seems as if possessed by demons
Schizophrenia
Irritability
Diminished menstruation
Endometritis
Apoplexy with lots of mucus in the throat
Parasitosis
Lack of energy
Cholera with nausea but no vomiting
Nervous diarrhea
Insomnia
Aversion to Wind and Cold
Tonsillitis with fever
Hemorrhoids
Aphonia
Myocarditis
Stomach ache with vomiting
Insanity
Shivering
Diminished menstruation
Plum pit Qi Stagnation
Generalized scabies
After a Wind-Cold attack, there is a sensation of great discomfort in the chest which feels knotted

LI-4 Hegu SI-3 Houxi	DU-20 Baihui KI-7 Fuliu KI-10 Yingu ST-36 Zusanli	DU-26 Renzhong
Sudden mania	Mania	Epilepsy
HT-6 *Yinxi* LI-2 Erjian ST-45 Lidui	LU-1 Zhongfu LI-4 Hegu	LI-3 Sanjian
Excessive fright	Swelling of the face and abdomen	Obstruction of the throat
UB-30 Baihuanshu GB-26 Daimai REN-4 Guanyuan REN-6 Qihai SP-6 Sanyinjiao	UB-11 Dazhu	SI-8 Xiaohai LU-5 Chize LI-15 Jianyu PC-7 Daling SI-3 Houxi LU-10 Yuji
Red and white leukorrhea	The five types of malaria with severe chills and even more severe fever	Contraction of the elbow
HT-8 Shaofu PC-6 Neiguan PC-4 Ximen PC-3 Quze	N-HN-43 Qiying SP-6 Sanyinjiao	UB-11 Dazhu
Rheumatic heart disease	Hyperthyroidism	Tidal fevers

The key function of this point is to transform Phlegm in the Upper Jiao, particularly the Heart.
This point is used for insubstantial Phlegm misting the Heart and affecting the mind.
This point is preferable when nausea and vomiting are caused by Phlegm in the Middle Jiao.
It is also indicated for sudden turmoil disorder.
This point bridges the gap between the mental and the physical.
One source calls this a spy point.
This is a very important point as it listens to both sides and brings hope.
This is the source of love, warmth and joy from relationships. It brings peace and warmth.
The name of this point refers to its location between two tendons of the wrist. It also suggests this point's influence on the Pericardium, the "envoy of the Imperial Heart" .
This is a very important point for malaria.
This is a major point for psychosis.