TE-12 - Dispersing Luo River
消泺 - xiāo luò
Point Region: Upper arm
TE-12 Xiaoluo, meaning 'Dispersing Luo River,' is a point that activates the channel and eases upper arm tension. Located on the back of the upper arm, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by stagnant Qi or excess heat in the upper body. Its name, 'Dispersing Luo River,' alludes to its ability to create a sense of flow and ease in the body, bringing a sense of order and harmony to the entire arm.
Think of Xiaoluo as a point that helps to get things flowing in your arm. It's invaluable for addressing issues like shoulder pain, a feeling of heaviness or stiffness in the upper arm, and a restless spirit. By activating the channel, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By activating the channel and easing upper arm tension, TE-12 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a well-regulated and harmonious body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: On the posterior upper arm, in the groove between the triceps muscle and humerus
How to Locate:
- Feel the back of your upper arm
- Find the groove between your triceps muscle and arm bone
- This is on the outer side of the back of your upper arm
- The point is in this natural groove in the muscle
Primary Functions
Musculoskeletal System
- Treats shoulder and arm paralysis
- Relieves chronic shoulder pain
- Reduces muscle atrophy in arms
- Improves upper limb strength
Nervous System
- Treats hemiplegia and stroke recovery
- Improves motor nerve function
- Reduces nerve damage effects
- Enhances neuromuscular coordination
Circulatory System
- Improves circulation to shoulders
- Reduces blood stagnation
- Strengthens qi and blood flow
- Supports lymphatic drainage
Endocrine & Metabolic System
- Dissolves phlegm and dampness
- Regulates metabolic processes
- Balances energy transformation
- Supports organ coordination
Respiratory System
- Treats chronic cough and phlegm
- Reduces chest congestion
- Improves lung qi circulation
- Calms respiratory inflammation
Emotional & Mental
- Reduces mental fog and confusion
- Promotes clarity of thought
- Calms emotional turbulence
- Enhances decision-making
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Headache
- Fever
- Neck stiffness
- Dizziness
- Head pain
- High temperature
- Stiff neck
- Vertigo
- Neck pain
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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TE-12 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Recent neck surgery
- Severe cervical spine injury
- Acute neck trauma