TB3 (Zhōngzhǔ, “Central Islet”) is the Shu-Stream Point point of the Triple Burner Meridian. It is located on the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the 4th and 5th metacarpophalangeal joints, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. It clears heat, benefits the ears and eyes, opens the channel and alleviates pain, soothes the sinews and invigorates the Luo-connecting vessels.
On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the 4th and 5th metacarpophalangeal joints, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones.
Perpendicular or slightly oblique insertion towards the palm, 0.5 to 1 cun deep.
Clears heat, benefits the ears and eyes, opens the channel and alleviates pain, soothes the sinews and invigorates the Luo-connecting vessels..
Headache, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, pain in the outer canthus of the eye, eye redness, blurred vision, eye film, elbow and arm pain, arm soreness, inability to raise the arm, inability to flex or extend the five fingers, inability to grasp, pain of the five fingers, twitching of the five fingers, malaria, fever and chills, madness, fright, eye pain, pain in the jaw, forehead and skull..
As the Shu-Stream and Wood point of the San Jiao channel, Zhongzhu is a primary point for conditions affecting the ears, such as tinnitus and deafness, by clearing channel obstruction and heat. Its ability to move Qi and blood along the channel makes it highly effective for pain and motor impairment of the hand, fingers, wrist, and arm. It is also a key distal point for temporal headaches and pain around the eyes, reflecting the pathway of the San Jiao channel.
TB3 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB3 (Zhōngzhǔ) is located on the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the 4th and 5th metacarpophalangeal joints, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones.
TB3 clears heat, benefits the ears and eyes, opens the channel and alleviates pain, soothes the sinews and invigorates the Luo-connecting vessels. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, pain in the outer canthus of the eye, eye redness, blurred vision, eye film, elbow and arm pain, arm soreness, inability to raise the arm, inability to flex or extend the five fingers, inability to grasp, pain of the five fingers, twitching of the five fingers, malaria, fever and chills, madness, fright, eye pain, pain in the jaw, forehead and skull.
Perpendicular or slightly oblique insertion towards the palm, 0.5 to 1 cun deep.
TB3 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).