Qinglengyuan TE11: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature:
Qing: cool Leng: cold Yuan: deep water
The function of Qing lengyuan is to eliminate the heat of Sanjiao as if the patient were in cool deep water.
Point: TE11
Chinese Name: 清冷渊
English Name/Meaning: Clear Cold Abyss
Pinyin: qīng lěng yuān
Han Geul 한글: cheong naeng yeon 청랭연
Romaji: sei rei en?
Vietnamese: Thanh lãng uyên
Location:
This point is located 1 cun proximal to SJ10 (Tianjing).
Functions:
- Clears channel invigorates collateral.
- Clears heat, drains fire.
Indications of Qinglengyuan:
- Migraine, headache, eyepain, jaundice.
- Local disorders: motor impairment and pain of the shoulder and arm.
Method:
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.