TH 3

Acupuncture Point Theory

TH 3 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory

The acupuncture point "TH 3" , 中渚, is represented by "Zhongzhu" in pinyin and "Central Islet" in english and may be found:

With fist clenched on dorsum of the hand between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones in a depression proximal to the 4th Metacarpalphalangeal joint.

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

Ear Problems of any etiology such as excess tinnitus, especially those arising from a LV issue such as LV Qi Stagnation or LV Yin Deficiency.
Distal point for temporal headaches, shoulder a/or upper back pain, pain a/or inflammation in the throat.
Eye diseases with GB 37.

Th 3 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:

While not necessarily valid clinically, HT 8 (HT Fire effecting the SI effecting the UB, heat d…) and SI 3 (Master Point of the GV, effects entire pathway. …) are nearby.

TH 1 TH 2 TH 3 TH 4 TH 5 TH 6 TH 7 TH 8 TH 9 TH 10 TH 11 TH 12 TH 13 TH 14 TH 15 TH 16 TH 17 TH 18 TH 19 TH 20 TH 21 TH 22 TH 23

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