TE-1 - Passage Hub
关冲 - guān chōng
Point Region: Hand
TE-1 Guanchong, meaning 'Rushing Pass,' is the 'Jing-Well' and 'Metal' point of the Triple Energizer meridian. Located on the ring finger, it is a master point for clearing heat from the upper burner and reviving consciousness. Its name alludes to its ability to create a 'rushing pass' for energy, clearing a wide range of issues that are caused by stagnation or excess heat.
Think of Guanchong as a point that helps to clear the 'fog' from your mind. It's invaluable for addressing issues like headaches, a sore throat, and a feeling of being 'overwhelmed.' By clearing upper burner heat, it helps to restore a sense of clarity and ease.
By clearing upper burner heat and reviving consciousness, TE-1 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and clear mind.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: Junction of skin and nail on the ulnar aspect of the fourth digit
How to Locate:
- Hold your hand up and look at your ring finger
- Find the outer corner of the ring finger nail (toward your pinky)
- Locate where the nail meets the skin at this outer corner
- This junction of nail and skin is TE-1
Primary Functions
Endocrine & Metabolic System
- Regulates triple energizer qi circulation
- Balances energy transformation between organs
- Supports metabolic function coordination
- Harmonizes upper, middle, and lower burners
Nervous System
- Clears mental fog and confusion
- Calms hyperactivity and restlessness
- Treats headaches and dizziness
- Improves focus and concentration
Circulatory System
- Promotes qi and blood circulation
- Regulates peripheral circulation
- Reduces numbness in fingers
- Supports lymphatic drainage
Emotional & Mental
- Releases emotional blockages
- Reduces irritability and mood swings
- Promotes emotional balance
- Calms excessive mental activity
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves finger joint stiffness
- Treats arthritis in small joints
- Reduces hand cramping
- Improves finger mobility
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Fever
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Blurred vision
- Heatstroke
- Acute illness
- High temperature
- Throat inflammation
- Eye disorders
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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TE-1 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Broken skin or infection around nail
- Recent nail injury
- Severe nail deformity