Atlas of Acupuncture

4.10 The Triple Burner Channel System – Hand shaoyang(shou shao yang jing luo)

Location

On the ring finger, 0.1 cun from the ulnar corner of the nail.

How to find

This point is located at the junction of two tangents bordering

the ulnar and proximal margins of the nail, approximately 0.1

cun from the corner of the actual nail.

Needling

Approximately 0.2 cun vertically or obliquely in a proximal

direction or prick to bleed. Caution: Avoid needling too close to

the nail; painful point.

Actions/Indications

● Clears Heat from the Upper Burner

● Benefits the ears and tongue

● Opens the channel and alleviates pain

Special features

Jing-well point, Metal point, entry point. Especially indicated

for acute disorders.

Rushing Pass GUANCHONG T.B.-1

T.B.-1

T.B.-1

L.I.-1

L.I.-2

L.I.-3

L.I.-4

T.B.-1

S.I.-1

S.I.-2

S.I.-3

()baxie

Ex-UE- 9

(baxie)

T.B.-2

Ex-UE-8

Ex-UE-9 T.B.-3

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