TB23 (Sīzhúkōng, “Silk Bamboo Hollow”) is an acupuncture point on the Triple Burner Meridian. It is located in the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow. It dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the eyes.
In the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the eyes.
Headache, eye pain, facial paralysis, twitching of eyelids.
TB23 is a crucial point for dispelling wind and alleviating pain in the head and face, making it highly effective for headaches, facial paralysis, and trigeminal neuralgia. It is also a primary point for eye disorders, particularly redness, swelling, and pain of the eyes, as well as blurred vision, by clearing heat and wind from the ocular region. Its location at the end of the eyebrow makes it a common choice for local facial issues.
TB23 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB23 (Sīzhúkōng) is located in the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow.
TB23 dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, eye pain, facial paralysis, twitching of eyelids.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
TB23 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).