TE-7 - Convergence and Gathering
会宗 - huì zōng
Point Region: Forearm
TE-7 Huizong, meaning 'Ancestral Meeting,' is a powerful point that harmonizes the channel and benefits the ears and jaw. Located on the back of the forearm, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by stagnation or excess heat in the upper body. Its name, 'Ancestral Meeting,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Huizong as a point that helps to bring a sense of peace and serenity to your head and face. It's invaluable for addressing issues like tinnitus, earaches, and a feeling of a 'blocked' jaw. By harmonizing the channel, it helps to restore a sense of ease and clarity.
By harmonizing the channel and benefiting the ears and jaw, TE-7 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 dorsal forearm, between radius and ulna, level with TE-6 but slightly radial
How to Locate:
- Turn your arm palm down and bend your wrist back slightly
- Find the groove between the tendons going to your ring finger and pinky at the wrist crease
- Measure 3 finger-widths up your forearm from this wrist groove, then move slightly toward your thumb side
- This groove between muscles on the thumb side of your forearm is TE-7
Primary Functions
Auditory System
- Treats hearing loss and deafness
- Reduces tinnitus and ear ringing
- Improves inner ear function
- Balances auditory nerve activity
Nervous System
- Treats epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Calms nervous system hyperactivity
- Reduces neurological inflammation
- Improves brain-body communication
Endocrine & Metabolic System
- Regulates triple energizer function
- Balances energy circulation
- Supports metabolic coordination
- Harmonizes organ system communication
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves elbow and forearm pain
- Treats arthritis in arm joints
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Improves arm mobility
Emotional & Mental
- Calms mental restlessness
- Reduces anxiety and fear
- Promotes mental stability
- Enhances emotional grounding
Circulatory System
- Improves blood circulation to arms
- Reduces peripheral circulation disorders
- Supports lymphatic drainage
- Strengthens qi and blood flow
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Epilepsy
- Deafness
- Skin heat
- Seizures
- Hearing loss
- Skin inflammation
- Convulsions
- Ear disorders
- Hot skin conditions
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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TE-7 Protocols
N/A
Important Precautions
- Active seizure disorder without medical supervision
- Severe mental health conditions
- Recent head trauma