San Jiao 6, Triple Burner 6, or Triple Warmer 6, Abbreviated as TE 6 or TB 6, or SJ 6, Transliterated Zhigou in Chinese, Branch Ditch in English.
TE 6 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting TE 4 and the tip of the elbow, 3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the ulna and radius.
TE 6 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Constipation
- Pain in the hypochondrium
- Deafness, tinnitus
TE 6 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Regulates Qi, moves the bowels, clears Heat, activates the meridian.
Classification:
Jing-River point of the San Jiao Meridian
Notes:
TE 6 is an important point to use for treating constipation. Jing-River points are where the qi of the meridian begins to flow more heavily. They are known to treat cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold or heat.
