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.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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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
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Fever
- Common cold
- Flu syndrome
- Temporal and occipital headaches, neck stiffness
- Arm pain, paralysis, joint blockage
- Further information available in the app
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.
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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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