A Simple Pressure Point for Nausea Relief: How to Use P6 (Nei Guan)

Nausea can show up in many situations—motion sickness, stress, digestive upset, pregnancy, or side effects from medical treatment. When that uncomfortable, queasy feeling starts, many people want something simple they can try right away. One of the most well-known acupressure points for nausea relief is P6, also called Nei Guan.

In Chinese medicine, this point is commonly used to help calm the stomach, regulate digestion, and ease nausea. The best part is that it can be stimulated gently at home with your fingers.

What Is the P6 Pressure Point?

P6 (Nei Guan) is a pressure point located on the inner forearm. It is traditionally used to help with:

• nausea

• motion sickness

• seasickness

• morning sickness

• mild digestive discomfort

• a sensation of fullness or an unsettled stomach

It is one of the most commonly recommended acupressure points for nausea because it is easy to find and simple to use.

How to Find P6

To locate P6:

1. Turn your palm facing upward.

2. Place three fingers of your opposite hand across your wrist crease.

3. Just below those three fingers, in the center of the inner forearm, you will find the point.

4. It sits between two tendons.

If you press the area and feel slight tenderness or a dull sensation, you are likely in the right spot.

How to Use It

Once you find the point:

• Use your thumb to apply gentle but steady pressure.

• Massage in small circles or hold firm pressure.

• Continue for 1 to 3 minutes on each wrist.

• Breathe slowly and deeply while applying pressure.

You can repeat this several times a day as needed.

Some people feel relief quickly, while others notice that it works best when used consistently for a few minutes.

When Can This Pressure Point Be Helpful?

P6 may be useful when nausea is related to:

• car rides or travel

• stress or anxiety

• mild indigestion

• early pregnancy nausea

• post-treatment queasiness

• a general “off” feeling in the stomach

It is a simple technique to try at home, on a plane, in the car, or anytime nausea starts to build.

Acupuncture and Nausea Support

If nausea happens often, acupuncture may offer more comprehensive support. In the clinic, treatment is chosen based on the full pattern of symptoms, not just the nausea alone. That may include digestive discomfort, stress, tension, poor sleep, headaches, or fatigue that accompany the queasy feeling.

A personalized treatment plan may help address the root imbalance while also providing symptom relief.