TE5 - Waiguan (Triple Burner Point 5)

Point features

Where is it located

TE5 is located 2 cun above the dorsal wrist crease (TE4), between the radius and ulna, in the interosseous space, along the line connecting TE4 to the elbow.

Functions

• Luo-Connecting point of the San Jiao
• Opening point of the Yang Wei Mai
• Releases the exterior, disperses Wind-Heat, and regulates Shaoyang Qi

What is it for

• Fever
• Common cold
• Flu syndrome
• Temporal and occipital headaches, neck stiffness
• Arm pain, paralysis, joint blockage

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with TE5, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Waiguan, 'Outer Gate', is a key point to open the exterior and treat pathogenic Wind invasions (fever, flu, headache). Essential in Shaoyang disharmony patterns. Often combined with GB41 (Yang Wei Mai), LI4, and LU7 to enhance exterior-releasing effects.

Available on the AcupointsMap app:

• 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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