TE-10 - Celestial Well
天井 - tiān jǐng
Point Region: Upper arm
TE-10 Tianjing, meaning 'Celestial Well,' is the 'He-Sea' and 'Earth' point of the Triple Energizer. Located on the elbow, it is a master point for transforming phlegm and clearing heat from the upper burner. Its name, 'Celestial Well,' alludes to its ability to create a sense of calm in the midst of a 'storm' of stagnation or excess heat.
Think of Tianjing as a point that helps to clear the 'muck' from your body and mind. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a feeling of heaviness or a thick chest, a cough with phlegm, and a sense of being 'stuck.' By transforming phlegm and clearing heat from the upper burner, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By transforming phlegm and clearing heat from the upper burner, TE-10 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a clear and unburdened body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: On the posterior aspect of the upper arm, in the hollow above the elbow
How to Locate:
- Bend your elbow at a right angle
- Locate the bony point at the back of your elbow
- Find the hollow just above this bony point
- This natural depression above your elbow is TE-10
Primary Functions
Respiratory System
- Treats asthma and chronic cough
- Reduces chest congestion
- Improves lung qi circulation
- Calms respiratory inflammation
Nervous System
- Treats epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Calms nervous system hyperactivity
- Reduces neurological inflammation
- Improves mental clarity
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves shoulder and arm pain
- Treats frozen shoulder syndrome
- Reduces muscle spasms in upper limbs
- Improves shoulder mobility
Emotional & Mental
- Treats depression and emotional stagnation
- Reduces anxiety and restlessness
- Promotes emotional release
- Calms excessive mental activity
Endocrine & Metabolic System
- Regulates triple energizer qi flow
- Balances energy transformation
- Supports organ system coordination
- Harmonizes metabolic processes
Circulatory System
- Improves circulation to upper limbs
- Reduces lymphatic congestion
- Strengthens qi and blood flow
- Supports cardiovascular function
Immune & Energy System
- Boosts immune system function
- Strengthens constitutional energy
- Increases overall vitality
- Supports defensive qi circulation
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Epilepsy
- Elbow pain
- Tinnitus
- Scrofula
- Eye redness
- Seizures
- Joint pain
- Ear ringing
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Red eyes
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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TE-10 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Active seizure disorder without medical supervision
- Recent elbow surgery
- Severe lymphatic disorders