Acupoints

Stressed, Sore, or Sleep-Deprived? This Acupoint Could Help

Traditional Chinese medicine often links seemingly unrelated conditions to similar internal imbalances.
Stressed, Sore, or Sleep-Deprived? This Acupoint Could Help
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Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
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When it comes to powerful acupoints, Great Mound (Da Ling, PC6) deserves recognition. Situated on the Pericardium meridian, Da Ling has an impressive list of potential benefits. You can find it at the midpoint of the inner wrist crease, between the two prominent tendons that appear when you slightly flex your wrist.

In the practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Da Ling can help treat a variety of issues, including carpal tunnel syndrome, bad breath, heel pain, and even epilepsy. While this might seem far-fetched from a conventional medical perspective, TCM often links seemingly unrelated conditions to similar internal imbalances, making Da Ling remarkable.

Rooted in Tradition: A Point for the Heart and Mind

Da Ling is first mentioned in the “Ling Shu,” one of the foundational texts of traditional Chinese medicine regarding acupuncture. It is classified as a Shu-Stream point, known for clearing energetic stagnation from the meridians (energy pathways). You can think of stagnation as a traffic jam of qi (vital energy) and blood. When the flow is obstructed, symptoms can arise. Da Ling helps restore movement along the Pericardium meridian.
Moreen Liao
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.