TE 9 Acupuncture Point

San Jiao 9, Triple Burner 9, or Triple Warmer 9, Abbreviated as TE 9 or TB 9, or SJ 9, Transliterated Sidu in Chinese, Four Rivers in English.

TE 9 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting TE 4 and the tip of the elbow, 5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the ulna and radius.

TE 9 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Migraine
  • Deafness
  • Sudden loss of voice, sore throat
  • Spasm and pain of the upper extemities

TE 9 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Activates the meridian, benefits the ears and throat, alleviates pain.