Tap Into Calm: How One Acupoint Supports Your Heart and Soothes Anxiety

Stimulating the Nei Guan acupoint is a way to stay calm, ensure restful sleep, and promote heart health before any issues arise.

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While many acupuncture points remain relatively unknown, Inner Gate (Nei Guan, PC6) stands out as a star in both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and modern integrative health. Renowned for its wide-ranging benefits, this point is frequently used—and for good reason.

Nei Guan is located about three finger-widths above the wrist crease, nestled between two prominent tendons that become more visible when the wrist is gently flexed. More than just a textbook location, it plays a central role in heart-focused acupuncture protocols and is prized for its ability to regulate emotions and support chronic cardiovascular health.

However, Nei Guan’s value goes far beyond its anatomical position or ancient roots—it remains a trusted tool in both holistic and mainstream therapeutic practices today.

Nei Guan in TCM Classics

Nei Guan is a significant acupuncture point first documented in the “Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot),” an important text examining the body’s energy systems. It is classified as a Luo Connecting point, which connects the Pericardium meridian with the Yin Wei Mai—the extraordinary vessel that helps harmonize yin energy throughout the body.