Step 4 · Pressure point
Calm Reset™ (PC6)
PC6 — traditionally called Neiguan — sits on the inner forearm, three finger-widths below the wrist crease. It is the point used by anti-nausea wristbands, and one of the most studied acupressure points for queasiness and post-meal discomfort.
How to do it
A simple sequence anyone can follow.
- 1
Find the point
Turn your palm up. Measure three of your own finger-widths down from the wrist crease, in the centre of the inner forearm — between the two tendons.
- 2
Press with the thumb
Use the thumb of the opposite hand. Apply firm, steady pressure — never sharp. You may feel a slight tingle.
- 3
Hold and switch
Hold for 1–2 minutes, breathing slowly. Repeat on the other wrist. Use whenever queasy or after a heavy meal.
Why it works
The short, evidence-informed version.
- PC6 stimulation has the strongest acupressure evidence base for nausea — including motion, post-operative, and pregnancy-related.
- Multiple systematic reviews support its use as a low-risk, drug-free first option.
- Because you can self-apply it anywhere, it doubles as a quiet calming ritual at your desk or in transit.
What the research suggests
Acupressure at PC6 effective for nausea: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Anesth Analg, 2020
PC6 acupressure for motion sickness — Cochrane review.
Cochrane Database, 2015
Good to know
- — Skip if the wrist is bruised or injured.
- — Acupressure wristbands work the same way and can be used hands-free.