TB1 Rushing the Pass

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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.

Location

On the ulnar side of the ring finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail bed.

Needling

Shallow, perpendicular insertion 0.1 cun, or prick to bleed.

TCM functions

Clears upper jiao heat, opens the portals, revives consciousness, benefits the throat and tongue, activates the channel and alleviates pain..

Indications

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..

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Clinical notes

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.

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 (Guānchōng) is located on the ulnar side of the ring finger, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail bed.

What is TB1 used for?

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.

How is TB1 needled?

Shallow, perpendicular insertion 0.1 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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