Sanyangluo TE8 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature:

Sanyang: The three yang meridians of the hand             Luo: connection
Sanyangluo connects with the three Yang meridians of the hand.
Point: TE8
Chinese Name: 三阳络
Name: Sanyangluo
English Name/Meaning: Three Yang Connection
Pinyin: sān yáng luò
Han Geul 한글: sam yang nak 삼양락
Romaji: san kyō raku?
Vietnamese: Tam dương lạc

Location:

Sanyangluo lies 4 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist between the radius and ulna.

Functions:

• Clears channels and invigorates channel (stiff aching muscles or arm and hand).
• Opens sensory orifices (loss of voice, aphasia).

Indications of sanyangluo:

• Ear problems: tinnitus, deafness, blockage of ears, ear ache.
• Local disorders: pain in finger, arm, elbow, shoulder, upper back problems (pain, numbness, tingling, tremors, movement limited ).
• Sudden loss of voice, toothache.

Method:

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

Remarks:

Meeting point of 3 yang arm meridians.

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