TB1 (Guānchōng, “Rushing the Pass”) is the Jing-Well Point point of the Triple Burner Meridian. It is located on the ulnar side of the ring finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail bed. It clears upper jiao heat, opens the portals, revives consciousness, benefits the throat and tongue, activates the channel and alleviates pain.
On the ulnar side of the ring finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail bed.
Shallow, perpendicular insertion 0.1 cun, or prick to bleed.
Clears upper jiao heat, opens the portals, revives consciousness, benefits the throat and tongue, activates the channel and alleviates pain..
Throat obstruction, throat blockage, rolled-up tongue, dry mouth, headache, sudden turmoil (cholera), a sensation of blockage in the chest, loss of appetite, arm and elbow pain making it impossible to raise the arm, infantile convulsions, fright epilepsy, dizziness..
As the Jing-Well point of the San Jiao channel, Guanchong is a primary point for clearing acute heat from the upper part of the body. It is classically indicated for severe throat conditions, loss of consciousness, and high fever. Its ability to treat pain along the channel, particularly in the arm and elbow, is also noted.
TB1 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB1 (Guānchōng) is located on the ulnar side of the ring finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail bed.
TB1 clears upper jiao heat, opens the portals, revives consciousness, benefits the throat and tongue, activates the channel and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include throat obstruction, throat blockage, rolled-up tongue, dry mouth, headache, sudden turmoil (cholera), a sensation of blockage in the chest, loss of appetite, arm and elbow pain making it impossible to raise the arm, infantile convulsions, fright epilepsy, dizziness.
Shallow, perpendicular insertion 0.1 cun, or prick to bleed.
TB1 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).