Triple Energizer meridian

TE-12 (Xiāoluò, 消泺) — Dispersing Luo River

Meridian
Triple Energizer (TE)
Anatomical view
posterior
Point classification
Regular point of the Triple Energizer channel on the upper arm.
Depth reference
1.0–1.5 cun perpendicular
Moxibustion
Not established in checked sources
Reference aliases
TE12; Xiaoluo; 消泺; Dispersing Luo River

Anatomical location

On the posterior upper arm, on the line from the olecranon to the acromial angle, 5 cun above the olecranon.

Traditional actions

Activates the channel; relieves pain.

Recorded indications

Primary: Headache; stiff neck.

Secondary: Shoulder or back pain.

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 TE12, p. 163
  2. Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference San Jiao 12; functions, indications and needling

Frequently asked questions

Where is TE-12 located?

On the posterior upper arm, on the line from the olecranon to the acromial angle, 5 cun above the olecranon.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for TE-12?

Activates the channel; relieves pain. The dataset lists these primary indications: Headache; stiff neck. Secondary indications are recorded as: Shoulder or back pain.

Is TE-12 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify TE-12 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.