Triple Energizer meridian

TE-1 (Guānchōng, 关冲) — Passage Hub

Meridian
Triple Energizer (TE)
Anatomical view
posterior
Point classification
Jing-well point of the Triple Energizer channel.
Depth reference
0.1 cun shallow insertion; professional pricking technique may be used
Moxibustion
Not established in checked sources
Reference aliases
TE1; Guanchong; 关冲; Passage Hub

Anatomical location

On the ulnar side of the ring finger, 0.1 cun proximal to the ulnar corner of the nail.

Traditional actions

Clears heat; expels wind; benefits the throat, eyes and ears; restores awareness.

Recorded indications

Primary: High fever; fainting; sore throat; red or painful eyes.

Secondary: Headache; reduced hearing.

How to read this reference

AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.

Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.

Sources

References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region TE1, p. 158
  2. Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference San Jiao 1; classification, functions, indications and needling

Frequently asked questions

Where is TE-1 located?

On the ulnar side of the ring finger, 0.1 cun proximal to the ulnar corner of the nail.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for TE-1?

Clears heat; expels wind; benefits the throat, eyes and ears; restores awareness. The dataset lists these primary indications: High fever; fainting; sore throat; red or painful eyes. Secondary indications are recorded as: Headache; reduced hearing.

Is TE-1 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify TE-1 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.