2. 1. 5 Triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang
2.1.5.1 Cyclical flowing and distribution
The triple energizer meridian originates from the tip of the ring finger and runs upward between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones along the dorsal aspect of the wrist to the lateral aspect of the forearm between the radius and ulna. Then it passes through the olecranon along the lateral aspect of the upper arm and reaches the shoulder region. It moves forward into the supraclavicular fossa and spreads in the chest to connect with the pericardium. Then it descends through the diaphragm down to the abdo-men to join the upper, middle and lower energizers.
A branch originates from the chest and emerges from the supraclavicular fossa. From there it ascends to the neck and runs along the posterior border of the ear and to the comer of the anterior hairline. Then it turns down-ward to join the other branch at the cheek and terminates in the infraorbital region.
The other branch arises from the retroauricular re-gion and enters the ear. Then it emerges in front of the ear, crosses the previous branch at the cheek and reaches the outer canthus to link with the gallbladder meridian. (see Fig. 26)
Fig. 26 Flowing route of the triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang
Associated viscera: Triple energizer and pericardium.
Associated organs: Eyes and ears.
2.1.5.2 Indications
Disorders of the side of the head, ears, eyes and throat as well as diseases involving the regions through which the meridian runs.
2.1.5.3 Commonly used acupoints
2.1.5.3.1 Guanchong (TE 1)
Location: The acupoint is located on the lateral side of the ring finger, about 0.1 cun latero - posterior to the comer of the nail (see Fig. 27).
Fig. 27 Hand acupionts on the triple ennergizer meridian of hand-shaoyang
Indications. Apoplexy, coma, headache, redness, swelling and pain of eyes, tinnitus, deafness, sore throat and high fever.
Note: Jing-Well acupoint of the triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang.
2.1.5.3.2 Yemen (TE 2)
Location: The acupoint is located on the dorsum of the hand between the fourth and fifth fingers and in the depression proximal to the margin of the web between the ring and small fingers (see Fig. 27).
Indications: Headache, redness and swelling pain of eyes, tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, numbness of fingers, swelling and pain of the dorsum of hand and fe-brile disease.
Note: Ying-Spring acupoint of the triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang.
2.1.5.3.3 Zhongzhu (TEa)
Location: The acupoint is located on the dorsum of the hand, posterior to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the fourth finger and in the depression between the fourth and fifth metacarpophalangeal joints (see Fig. 27).
Indications: Headache, dizziness, redness and pain of the eyes, tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, aching pain in the shoulder, back, elbow and arm as well as spasmodic pain of the fingers.
Note: Shu-Stream acupoint of the triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang.
2.1.5.3.4 Yangchi (TE4)
Location: The acupoint is located on the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist and in the depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor digitorum communis (see Fig. 27). Or when the palm is turned upward, the acupoint is in the depression at the point on the transverse crease of the wrist dorsum crossed with the vertical interstice between the third and fourth metacarpal bones.
Indications. Tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, pain of the wrist joint, flaccidity and Bi-syndrome of the upper limbs and diabetes.
Note. Yuan-Source acupoint of the triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang.
2.1.5.3.5 Waiguan (TE5)
Location: The acupoint is located 2 cun above the transverse crease on the wrist, between the radius and ulna, on the line joining Yangchi (TE 4) and elbow tip.
Indications: Migraine, facial paralysis, tinnitus, deafness, redness, swelling and pain of eyes, hypochon-driac pain, spasmodic pain in the elbow and arm, common cold and febrile disease.
Note: Luo-Connecting acupoint of the triple energi-zer meridian of hand-shaoyang and one of the eight con-vergent acupoints "associating with yang link vessel".
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Fig. 28 Forearm acupoints on the triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang
2.1.5.3.6 Zhigou (TE6)
Location: The acupoint is located on the dorsal side of the forearm, 3 cun above the dorsal transverse crease of the wrist and between the ulna and radius (see Fig. 28).
Indications. Sudden loss of voice, tinnitus, deafness, hypochondriac pain, aching pain in the shoulder and back, constipation and febrile disease.
Note: Jing-River acupoint of the triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang.
2.1.5.3.7 Huizong (TE7)
Location. The acupoint is located on the dorsal side of the forearm, 3 cun above the dorsal transverse crease of the wrist and at the ulnar border of Zhigou (TE 6) and radial border of the ulna (see Fig. 28).
Indications: Deafness and obstructive pain in the up-per limbs.
Note: Xi-Cleft acupoint of the triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang.
2.1.5.3.8 Sanyangluo (TE8)
Location: The acupoint is located on the dorsal side of the forearm, 4 curt above the dorsal transverse crease of the wrist, between the ulna and radius and on the line joining Yangchi (TE 4) and the elbow tip (see Fig. 28).
Indications: Deafness, toothache, sore throat, sudden loss of voice and pain of the upper limbs.
2.1.5.3.9 Tianjing (TE 10)
Location: The acupoint is located on the lateral side of the forearm and in the depression 1 cun vertically above elbow tip when the elbow is flexed (see Fig. 29).
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Fig. 29 Upper arm acupoints on the triple energizer meridian of hang-shaoyang
Indications: Deafness, migraine, hypochondriac pain, spasmodic pain in the elbow and arm and epilepsy.
Note: He-Sea acupoint of the triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang.
2.1.5.3.10 Naohui (TE 13)
Location: The acupoint is located on the lateral side of the forearm, on the line joining the elbow tip and Jian-liao (TE 14), 3 cun below Jianliao (TE 14) and on the posterior border of m. deltoideus (see Fig. 29).
Indications: Pain in the shoulder and arm, scrofula and goiter.
2.1.5.3.11 Jianliao (TE 14)
Location: The acupoint is located on the shoulder, in the depression posterior to the acromion when the arm is abducted (see Fig. 29).
Indications: Pain in the shoulder and arm and inflexi-bility of the shoulder joint.
2.1.5.3.12 Yifeng (TE 17)
Location: The acupoint is located posterior to the lobule of the ear, in the depression between the mandible and mastoid process (see Fig. 30).
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Fig.30 Head and face acupoints on the triple energizer meridian of hang-shaoyang
Indications: Facial paralysis, tinnitus, deafness, swelling of cheeks, toothache and hiccup.
2.1.5.3.13 Jiaosun (TE20)
Location: The acupoint is located directly above the ear apex, within the hair line (see Fig. 30).
Indications: Migraine, swelling of cheeks, tinnitus, deafness, cataract and toothache.
2.1.5.3.14 Ermen (TE 21 )
Location: The acupoint is located on the face and in the depression anterior to the supratragic notch and slight-ly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible when the mouth is open (see Fig. 30).
Indications: Tinnitus, deafness, otorrhea, toothache and swelling of cheeks.
2.1.5.3.15 Sizhukong (TE23)
Location: The acupont is located in the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow (see Fig. 30).
Indications: Headache, dizziness, redness and swell-ing pain of the eyes, twitching of the eyelid, toothache and epilepsy.
