TE10 - Tianjing (Triple Burner Point 10)
Point features
Where is it located
TE10 is located with the elbow flexed, in a depression about 1 cun above the tip of the olecranon, on the posterolateral side of the upper arm.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- He-Sea and Earth point of the San Jiao meridian
- Drains Phlegm-Dampness and dissolves nodules
- Calms the Shen and regulates Middle Burner Qi
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Lymphatic swelling
- Axillary or neck nodules
- Pain and stiffness in the elbow and arm
- Irritability
- Mania, mental disorders due to Phlegm
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with TE10, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Tianjing, 'Heavenly Well', is a key point for treating phlegm masses and accumulations, especially along the Shaoyang meridian. Used in lymphatic protocols, energetic neurology, and for mental disorders due to Phlegm-Heat. Synergistic with ST40, SP9, and CV12.
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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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