Not every discomfort requires an immediate visit to the doctor. Sometimes, we experience low-grade tension in the chest, shallow breathing, or a strange sensation of fullness that gradually wears us down. While these feelings may not scream “emergency,” they can still drain our energy and disrupt our daily lives.
Today, we will begin exploring the Pericardium meridian, starting with its first acupoint: Celestial Pool (Tian Chi, PC1). Whether your chest feels tight from stress or your breathing feels a bit short, the Tian Chi point might be exactly what you need to help you breathe more easily.
From Ancient Texts to Modern Understanding
Tian Chi, first documented in the “Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot),” is a key point in traditional Chinese medicine, particularly in acupuncture. It is the first point on the Pericardium meridian, serving as an entry point for external energy into the body’s energy pathway regulated by the pericardium. This meridian is crucial in safeguarding the heart, similar to how the physical pericardium functions in Western medicine.
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors.
She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia.
Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
