TE-2 - Humor Gate
液门 - yè mén
Point Region: Hand
TE-2 Yemen, meaning 'Fluid Gate,' is the 'Ying-Spring' and 'Water' point of the Triple Energizer. Located on the back of the hand, it is a key point for cooling fire and benefiting the ears and throat. Its name, 'Fluid Gate,' alludes to its ability to regulate the flow of fluids and clear the 'heat' that can accumulate in the body's upper burner.
Think of Yemen as a point that helps to cool down an 'overheated' system. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a sore throat, a fever, and a feeling of 'heat' in the ears. By cooling fire and benefiting the ears and throat, it helps to restore a sense of ease and comfort.
By cooling fire and benefiting the ears and throat, TE-2 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 unburdened body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: In the depression just proximal to the margin of the interdigital web between the ring and little fingers
How to Locate:
- Make a loose fist with your hand
- Look at the webbing between your ring finger and pinky
- Find the small depression just above where the webbing starts
- This natural hollow between the fingers is TE-2
Primary Functions
Endocrine & Metabolic System
- Regulates water metabolism and fluid balance
- Supports kidney and bladder function
- Harmonizes triple energizer water passages
- Balances electrolyte levels
Immune & Energy System
- Strengthens defensive qi at extremities
- Prevents pathogen invasion through hands
- Boosts local immunity
- Increases energy flow to fingertips
Temperature Regulation
- Treats fever and chills
- Regulates body temperature
- Reduces hot flashes
- Balances internal heat distribution
Nervous System
- Calms excessive nervous energy
- Treats neurological disorders of hands
- Reduces nerve inflammation
- Improves nerve conduction
Auditory System
- Treats tinnitus and hearing disorders
- Reduces ear inflammation
- Improves inner ear circulation
- Balances ear pressure
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Sudden deafness
- Throat swelling
- Finger spasms
- Toothache
- Ear disorders
- Throat pain
- Hand cramps
- Dental pain
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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TE-2 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Open wounds between fingers
- Severe hand swelling
- Finger joint infection