TE2 - Yemen (Triple Burner Point 2)

Point features

Where is it located

TE2 is located between the 4th and 5th fingers of the hand, just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, on the dorsal side of the skin fold.

Functions

• Ying-Spring and Water point of the San Jiao meridian
• Clears Heat from the Upper Burner
• Treats ear, eye, throat, and mouth disorders
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Earache
• Hearing loss
• Heat-related otitis
• Red eyes, dry and sore throat
• Intense thirst, fever, irritability
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with TE2, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Yemen, 'Gate of Fluids', is an ideal point for releasing excess heat in the upper meridians, often responsible for mucosal inflammations like laryngitis, otitis, and conjunctivitis. Also useful in early febrile conditions or combined with TE5 and GB20 to release Wind-Heat.

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