TB6 (Zhīgōu, “Branch Ditch”) is the Jing-River point of the Triple Burner Meridian. It is located 3 cun proximal to TB4, on the dorsal forearm, between the radius and ulna. It regulates Qi and clears heat, activates the channel and alleviates pain, benefits the chest and hypochondrium.
3 cun proximal to TB4, on the dorsal forearm, between the radius and ulna.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
Regulates Qi and clears heat, activates the channel and alleviates pain, benefits the chest and hypochondrium.
Tinnitus, deafness, sudden hoarseness of voice, pain in the hypochondriac region, constipation, febrile diseases.
As a Jing-River point, TB6 is celebrated for regulating Qi and clearing heat, especially from the San Jiao and Liver channels. It is a primary point for constipation due to Qi stagnation or heat, effectively promoting bowel movements. It also excels at treating hypochondriac pain, intercostal neuralgia, and conditions affecting the chest and lateral costal region. Its ability to move Qi makes it useful for sudden deafness and tinnitus.
TB6 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB6 (Zhīgōu) is located 3 cun proximal to TB4, on the dorsal forearm, between the radius and ulna.
TB6 regulates Qi and clears heat, activates the channel and alleviates pain, benefits the chest and hypochondrium. Common clinical indications include tinnitus, deafness, sudden hoarseness of voice, pain in the hypochondriac region, constipation, febrile diseases.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
TB6 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).