Zhongzhu TE3
Triple Burner Meridian (Hand Shaoyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | TE3 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Triple Burner Meridian (Hand Shaoyang) |
| Location | On the dorsum of the hand, between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the depression posterior to the metacarpophalangeal joint. |
Traditionally recorded associations
headacheredness of the eyesdeafnesstinnitussore throatfebrile diseasearm painelbow painfinger motor impairment
Traditional application notes
| Technique | thumb pinching pressure |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1-2 minutes |
| Direction | perpendicular pressure |
| Force | medium |
| Tips | Pinch and press the acupoint with the thumb, with the force adjusted to the degree of producing a sore, numb, and distended sensation; After pinching and pressing, kneading may be combined to relax; Before the procedure, rub the hands together to warm them |
| Technique | sparrow-pecking moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5-10 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | The skin at the fingertips is thin; pay attention to controlling temperature and time; It is appropriate that the local area feels warm but not hot; After moxibustion, pay attention to keeping the hands warm |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov