Triple Energizer meridian
TE-23 (Sīzhúkōng, 丝竹空) — Silk Bamboo Hole
- Meridian
- Triple Energizer (TE)
- Anatomical view
- head
- Point classification
- Final point of the Triple Energizer channel.
- Depth reference
- 0.3–0.5 cun subcutaneous
- Moxibustion
- Direct scarring moxibustion should be avoided; other moxa use was not established in checked sources
- Reference aliases
- TE23; Sizhukong; 丝竹空; Silk Bamboo Hole
Anatomical location
At the lateral end of the eyebrow, in the palpable depression above GB-1.
Traditional actions
Disperses wind; benefits the eyes; clears heat from the head; relieves pain.
Recorded indications
Primary: Red, swollen or painful eyes; eyelid twitching.
Secondary: Manic agitation; epilepsy in traditional use.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is TE-23 located?
At the lateral end of the eyebrow, in the palpable depression above GB-1.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for TE-23?
Disperses wind; benefits the eyes; clears heat from the head; relieves pain. The dataset lists these primary indications: Red, swollen or painful eyes; eyelid twitching. Secondary indications are recorded as: Manic agitation; epilepsy in traditional use.
Is TE-23 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify TE-23 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.