TE-8 - Three Yang Connection
三阳络 - sān yáng luò
Point Region: Forearm
TE-8 Sanyangluo, meaning 'Three Yang Connection,' is a point that clears the channel and relieves arm pain and stiffness. 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, 'Three Yang Connection,' alludes to its ability to connect the three Yang channels of the arm, bringing a sense of order and harmony to the entire arm.
Think of Sanyangluo as a point that helps to untangle the knots of tension and pain that can accumulate in the arm. It's invaluable for addressing issues like shoulder pain, tennis elbow, and a feeling of heaviness or stiffness in the arm. By clearing the channel, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By clearing the channel and relieving arm pain and stiffness, TE-8 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 line connecting TE-4 and the olecranon, 4 cun above the wrist crease
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 4 finger-widths up your forearm from this wrist groove
- This location between the two main bones of your forearm is TE-8
Primary Functions
Musculoskeletal System
- Treats arm paralysis and weakness
- Relieves tennis elbow and repetitive strain
- Reduces muscle atrophy in arms
- Improves grip strength and coordination
Nervous System
- Treats nerve damage and neuropathy
- Improves motor nerve function
- Reduces nerve inflammation
- Enhances neuromuscular coordination
Circulatory System
- Connects and regulates three yang meridians
- Improves overall circulation
- Strengthens qi and blood flow
- Reduces circulatory blockages
Endocrine & Metabolic System
- Balances triple energizer qi distribution
- Regulates energy flow between meridians
- Supports metabolic coordination
- Harmonizes yang qi circulation
Immune & Energy System
- Strengthens defensive qi circulation
- Boosts immune system function
- Increases overall vitality
- Supports energy distribution
Auditory System
- Treats sudden hearing disorders
- Reduces ear inflammation
- Improves auditory nerve function
- Balances inner ear circulation
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Sudden deafness
- Loss of voice
- Forearm weakness
- Hearing loss
- Speech problems
- Arm fatigue
- Vocal cord issues
- Muscle weakness
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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TE-8 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Recent throat surgery
- Severe vocal cord damage
- Acute arm injury