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.
TB1 is located on the ulnar side of the ring finger, approximately 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
Perpendicular insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
Clears heat, benefits the ear and tongue, revives consciousness.
Headache, redness of eyes, sore throat, stiffness of tongue, febrile diseases, irritability.
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.
TB1 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB1 is located on the ulnar side of the ring finger, approximately 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
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.
Perpendicular insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
TB1 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).