Waiguan TE5
Triple Burner Meridian (Hand Shaoyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | TE5 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Triple Burner Meridian (Hand Shaoyang) |
| Location | On the dorsal side of the forearm, 2 cun above the dorsal wrist crease, between the ulna and the radius. |
Traditionally recorded associations
febrile diseaseheadachecheek painstiff neckdeafnesstinnitushypochondriac painarm motor impairmentelbow motor impairmentfinger painhand tremor
Traditional application notes
| Technique | thumb pad pressing and kneading |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | along the lateral side of the forearm toward the heart |
| Force | medium |
| Tips | Massaging Waiguan together with Neiguan can enhance the effect |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Keep the arm relaxed during moxibustion; It is appropriate that warmth penetrates the local area |
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