TB4 (Yángchí, “Yang Pool”) is the Yuan-Source Point point of the Triple Burner Meridian. It is located on the dorsum of the wrist, in the distinct depression located at the center of the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of the extensor digitorum communis and the extensor digiti minimi. It clears heat, relaxes the sinews, activates the channel, alleviates pain, benefits the wrist joint.
On the dorsum of the wrist, in the distinct depression located at the center of the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of the extensor digitorum communis and the extensor digiti minimi.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Clears heat, relaxes the sinews, activates the channel, alleviates pain, benefits the wrist joint..
Malaria with alternating fever and chills, heat disease with absence of sweating, vexation and fullness in the chest, thirst, dry mouth, shoulder and arm pain making it difficult to lift the arm, inability to grasp objects due to wrist injury, deafness, tinnitus, hand numbness, cold hands, hand tremors,wind stroke, hemiplegia, neck pain, shoulder pain that prevents one from getting dressed..
As the Yuan-Source point of the San Jiao channel, Yangchi is pivotal for regulating the source Qi and clearing heat from the three jiaos. It is a primary local point for wrist pain, weakness, and impaired mobility, especially following injury. Its ability to treat malaria and fever without sweating highlights its function in regulating the body's exterior and fluid metabolism, consistent with the role of the San Jiao.
TB4 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB4 (Yángchí) is located on the dorsum of the wrist, in the distinct depression located at the center of the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of the extensor digitorum communis and the extensor digiti minimi.
TB4 clears heat, relaxes the sinews, activates the channel, alleviates pain, benefits the wrist joint. Common clinical indications include malaria with alternating fever and chills, heat disease with absence of sweating, vexation and fullness in the chest, thirst, dry mouth, shoulder and arm pain making it difficult to lift the arm, inability to grasp objects due to wrist injury, deafness, tinnitus, hand numbness, cold hands, hand tremors,wind stroke, hemiplegia, neck pain, shoulder pain that prevents one from getting dressed.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution: The Zhen Jiu Ju Ying lists Yangchi as a point where moxibustion is forbidden. Another source warns not to move the hand after needling to prevent the needle from bending.
TB4 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).