TB8 (Sānyángluò, “Three Yang Luo”) is the Group Luo point of the Triple Burner Meridian. It is located 4 cun proximal to TB4, on the dorsal forearm, between the radius and ulna. It activates the channel and alleviates pain, clears heat.
4 cun proximal to TB4, on the dorsal forearm, between the radius and ulna.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
Activates the channel and alleviates pain, clears heat.
Deafness, toothache, pain in the arm, paralysis of the upper extremities.
TB8, the Group Luo point of the three Yang meridians of the arm, is primarily used to activate the channel and alleviate pain along the San Jiao, Large Intestine, and Small Intestine meridians. It is particularly effective for pain, numbness, and paralysis of the arm and hand, especially when affecting the dorsal aspect. It also has a secondary function in clearing heat from these channels, useful for conditions like toothache or deafness.
TB8 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB8 (Sānyángluò) is located 4 cun proximal to TB4, on the dorsal forearm, between the radius and ulna.
TB8 activates the channel and alleviates pain, clears heat. Common clinical indications include deafness, toothache, pain in the arm, paralysis of the upper extremities.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
TB8 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).