TB11 (Tiānjǐng, “Heavenly Well”) is the He-Sea (Earth) point of the Triple Burner Meridian. It is located on the posterior aspect of the arm, 1 cun superior to the olecranon, in the depression. It transforms phlegm, dissipates nodules, clears heat, calms spirit.
On the posterior aspect of the arm, 1 cun superior to the olecranon, in the depression.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.
Transforms phlegm, dissipates nodules, clears heat, calms spirit.
Migraine, neck pain, scrofula, epilepsy, deafness, chest and hypochondriac pain.
As the He-Sea (Earth) point of the Triple Burner, TB11 is crucial for treating disorders of the entire meridian and is particularly effective for damp-phlegm accumulation. It is renowned for dissipating nodules, scrofula, and goiter, especially when associated with phlegm-heat. It also clears heat from the Triple Burner, making it useful for febrile diseases with chills and fever, and calms the spirit in cases of epilepsy or mental disorders due to phlegm. It is often paired with ST40 for phlegm resolution.
TB11 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB11 (Tiānjǐng) is located on the posterior aspect of the arm, 1 cun superior to the olecranon, in the depression.
TB11 transforms phlegm, dissipates nodules, clears heat, calms spirit. Common clinical indications include migraine, neck pain, scrofula, epilepsy, deafness, chest and hypochondriac pain.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.
TB11 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).