Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

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PC-2 Tianquan - Heavenly Spring

More Spirit Names: Celestial Spring, Celestial Warmth, Celestial Damp

English:	Heavenly Spring
Also Known As:	Heaven's Spring Celestial Source Heavenly spring of the Kidney Fountain of Life

Location

Located 2 cun below the level of the axilla, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle.
On the anterior aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle.

Needling

Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Oblique insertion distally or proximally along the line of the channel 1 to 1.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.7 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

Command Functions

Actions

Unbinds the chest
Invigorates the Blood
Alleviates pain

Indications

Angina pectoris
Cough
Pulmonary congestion
Palpitations
Chest and flank pain
Pain along the medial aspect of the upper arm
Distention of the hypochondriac region
Blurred vision
Menstrual problems
Pain radiating from the chest to the back

Heart pain
Heart disorders
Chest, back, shoulder, scapula and arm pain
Stone edema
Stifling sensation and pain of the chest
Aversion to Wind and Cold
Fullness of the chest and lateral costal region
High fever without sweat
Pneumonia

Combinations

PC-4
Ximen
PC-6
Neiguan
REN-17
Shanzhong

Heart pain radiating to the shoulder and arm

Contraindications

Notes

This point invigorates and distributes Qi.
It is used for nursing mothers who don't have enough milk because Heat is drying it up.
It has an infinite accumulation of warmth and spirit.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point	This point distributes and invigorates the vital energy. Warmth and spirit gather here without limit; it comes closest to a Window without being one. It shares its spring with HT-1 and KI-1, the spring with heavenly character: drinking from the Divine's own spring, the pure brightness of water. It increases vitality and bubbliness. It helps a person feel the Heart and get in touch with their own compassion, and it reaches the depth of the person. A spring bubbling up, fresh and alive, warming and enlivening Fire's spirit. It cleanses the Heart Protector, gives it purity and fluidity, and balances Water within the Fire.
Worsley	The source from which unconditional love flows in its strength and purity, revitalizing and infusing us with warmth and power. Location: On the front of the upper arm, 7 ACI above the elbow crease, between the two heads of biceps. Needle depth: 5 fen Moxa: 3 cones
When to Consider	For cleansing on the level of spirit; a source of purity For deep toxicity and pollution that must be cleaned out When vitality and bubbliness need increasing When long-term hurt has made the Heart Protector lose trust and shut itself off from the warmth and love it needs When a person cannot imagine ever being happy or in a relationship again To help someone feel the world is a safe place, clearing the effects of past betrayal For a brittle spirit lacking fluidity, smoothness and ease: a relationship need not be a struggle, since love is natural When there is too much Water and the person is bogged down, overwhelmed and polluted For fear or recklessness around relationships
Notes	Used as the Window of the Sky and Entry point on women, in place of PC-1 Closest thing to a Window of the Sky

From Class

PC-4 Ximen / PC-2 Tianquan: PC-4 (xi-cleft) for stagnation impeding circulation; PC-2 'celestial spring' invigorates blood; combine with LU-4, SP-10. (Gioioso)

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.