PC 1 — Tiān Chí (天池) — Heavenly Pool
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1. Overview
PC 1 — Tiān Chí (天池) — is an acupuncture point on the Pericardium meridian. Its English name, Heavenly Pool, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use PC 1 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Located 1 cun lateral to the nipple and 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the fourth intercostal space.
3. Actions
- Unbinds the chest
- Transforms Phlegm
- Descends rebellious Qi
- Regulates Qi
- Dissipates nodules
- Benefits the breasts
4. Indications
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Fever without sweating
- Cough with copious Phlegm
- Dyspnea
- A stifling sensation in the chest
- Chest fullness
- Hypochondriac pain
- Axillary swelling and pain
5. Needling
Puncture obliquely 0.2 to 0.4 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
PC 1 Tiān Chí (Heavenly Pool) is classified as: Meeting point of the San Jiao, Gall Bladder and Liver channels; Window of the Sky point; Point of energy. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use PC 1 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Cough. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
