TE-13 - Upper Arm Meeting
臑会 - nào huì
Point Region: Upper arm
TE-13 Naohui, meaning 'Upper Arm Meeting,' is a point that transforms phlegm and benefits the shoulder and neck. Located on the back of the upper arm, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by 'phlegm' or stagnation in the upper body. Its name, 'Upper Arm Meeting,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the entire arm.
Think of Naohui as a point that helps to clear the 'muck' from your body and mind. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a stiff neck, shoulder pain, and a feeling of heaviness or stiffness in the arm. By transforming phlegm and benefiting the shoulder and neck, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By transforming phlegm and benefiting the shoulder and neck, TE-13 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: In the depression between the deltoid and triceps, on the vertical line from TE-14 to TE-10
How to Locate:
- Raise your arm to the side
- Feel where your shoulder muscle meets your upper arm muscle at the back
- Find the depression between these two muscles
- The point is in this groove between the muscles
Primary Functions
Musculoskeletal System
- Treats arm weakness and paralysis
- Relieves shoulder and upper arm pain
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Improves arm mobility and strength
Nervous System
- Treats nerve disorders in arms
- Improves motor nerve function
- Reduces neurological inflammation
- Enhances nerve regeneration
Circulatory System
- Meeting point of yang wei and triple energizer
- Improves qi and blood circulation
- Reduces circulatory blockages
- Strengthens meridian connections
Endocrine & Metabolic System
- Regulates triple energizer qi flow
- Balances energy distribution
- Supports metabolic coordination
- Harmonizes organ functions
Immune & Energy System
- Strengthens defensive qi
- Boosts immune system function
- Increases overall vitality
- Supports energy circulation
Emotional & Mental
- Reduces frustration and anger
- Promotes emotional balance
- Calms mental agitation
- Enhances adaptability
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Goiter
- Scrofula
- Shoulder pain
- Arm stiffness
- Thyroid issues
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Shoulder stiffness
- Upper arm pain
- Neck swelling
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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TE-13 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Recent shoulder surgery
- Severe thyroid conditions
- Acute lymphatic infection