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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