Sanyangluo TE8
Triple Burner Meridian (Hand Shaoyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | TE8 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Triple Burner Meridian (Hand Shaoyang) |
| Location | On the dorsal side of the forearm, at the midpoint between the olecranon of the ulna and the dorsal wrist crease, between the ulna and the radius. |
Traditionally recorded associations
deafnesssudden loss of voicehypochondriac painchest painarm painhand paintoothache
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | along the direction of the Channels / Meridians |
| Force | moderate |
| Tips | Press and knead along the direction in which the Channels / Meridians of the forearm run; It is best if the force produces a sore, distended sensation that transmits toward the fingers; Forearm rotation movements may be combined |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Keep the arm relaxed during moxibustion; Use local warm penetration as the standard |
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