Tianjing TE10: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature:

Tian: heaven Jing: well
The upper indicates heaven. Tianjing is in the depression by the olecranon of the upper limb, which is linked to a well.

Point: TE10
Chinese Name: 天井
Name: Tianjing
English Name/Meaning: Heavenly Well
Pinyin: tiān jǐng
Han Geul 한글: cheon jeong 천정
Romaji: ten sei(?)
Vietnamese: Thiên tỉnh

Location:

With the elbow flexed, this point is located in the depression cun proximal to the olecranon.

Functions:

• Transforms damp phlegm in channel and connecting vessels.
• Clears fire.

Indications of Tianjing:

• Swollen lymph nodes, goiter, mass in neck, scrofula, tonsilitis, heat and swelling in the throat.
• Migraine, epilepsy, coughing up phlegm.
• Ear problems: tinnitus, deafness, blockage of ears, earache.
• Local disorders: pain in the finger, arm, elbow, shoulder, upper back problems (pain, numbness, tingling, tremors, movement limited ).

Method:

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

Remarks:

• He-sea point.
• Son (reducing) point.
• Good for lymphatic swelling in neck.