TB1 Passage Rush

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TB1 (Guānchōng, “Passage Rush”) is the Jing-Well (Metal) point of the Triple Burner Meridian. TB1 is located on the ulnar side of the ring finger, approximately 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. It clears heat, benefits the ear and tongue, revives consciousness.

Location

TB1 is located on the ulnar side of the ring finger, approximately 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.

TCM functions

Clears heat, benefits the ear and tongue, revives consciousness.

Indications

Headache, redness of eyes, sore throat, stiffness of tongue, febrile diseases, irritability.

Jing-Well (Metal)Five-Shu

Clinical notes

As a Jing-Well (Metal) point, TB1 is primarily used for clearing heat from the San Jiao channel, particularly in acute conditions. It is effective for headaches, red eyes, and sore throat, and benefits the ear and tongue, addressing issues like tinnitus and stiffness of the tongue. Its ability to revive consciousness makes it a valuable point for fainting or collapse, often used with PC9 for acute febrile diseases.

On the Triple Burner channel

TB1 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is TB1 located?

TB1 is located on the ulnar side of the ring finger, approximately 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.

What is TB1 used for?

TB1 clears heat, benefits the ear and tongue, revives consciousness. Common clinical indications include headache, redness of eyes, sore throat, stiffness of tongue, febrile diseases, irritability.

How is TB1 needled?

Perpendicular insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.

Which meridian is TB1 on?

TB1 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).

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