TE1 - Guanchong (Triple Burner Point 1)
Point features
Where is it located
TE1 is located on the ulnar corner of the fourth finger of the hand, 0.1 cun lateral to the nail corner, on the little finger side.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Jing-Well and Metal point of the San Jiao meridian
- Clears Heat and opens the orifices
- Promotes the flow of Qi in the upper meridians
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Temporal headaches from Wind-Heat
- Throat pain and swelling
- Blocked ear
- Acute fever, mental restlessness
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with TE1, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
- Complete functions and therapeutic indications
- Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
- Complete pathway of the meridian of Triple Burner
- Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
- Associated pathology sheets
- Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin
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