TB7 Huìzōng

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

TB7 (Huìzōng, “Huìzōng”) is the Xi-Cleft point of the Triple Burner Meridian. It is located on the ulnar aspect of the posterior forearm, 3 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease (TB4), on a line connecting TB4 and the olecranon, radial to the ulna. It based on the classical text, this point appears to address swellings and pain in the neck by acting on the channels that gather there.

Location

On the ulnar aspect of the posterior forearm, 3 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease (TB4), on a line connecting TB4 and the olecranon, radial to the ulna.

Needling

Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun.

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TCM functions

Based on the classical text, this point appears to address swellings and pain in the neck by acting on the channels that gather there..

Indications

Neck swelling and pain.

Xi-Cleft

Clinical notes

The Great Compendium highlights this point's utility for neck problems, specifically swelling and pain. The case study describes a successful treatment using needling followed by moxibustion, emphasizing the point's role in addressing conditions where channels are pathologically gathered, as in the neck. This suggests its use for localized channel obstruction in the neck region.

On the Triple Burner channel

TB7 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:

TB3TB4TB5TB6TB8TB9TB10TB11

Frequently asked questions

Where is TB7 located?

TB7 (Huìzōng) is located on the ulnar aspect of the posterior forearm, 3 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease (TB4), on a line connecting TB4 and the olecranon, radial to the ulna.

What is TB7 used for?

TB7 based on the classical text, this point appears to address swellings and pain in the neck by acting on the channels that gather there. Common clinical indications include neck swelling and pain.

How is TB7 needled?

Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Caution: The text warns that swellings in the neck are not a good sign and if the root is not treated with acupuncture and moxibustion, the condition is bound to spread.

Which meridian is TB7 on?

TB7 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).

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