TH 10
Acupuncture Point Theory
TH 10 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory
The acupuncture point "TH 10" , 天井, is represented by "Tianjing" in pinyin and "Celestial Well" in english and may be found:
1 cun superior to the olecranon process in a depression with elbow flexed.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Transforms phlegm, reduce lymph swellings, thyroid disorders.
- Elbow pain, tendonitis.
- One-sided headache, migraines.
- Useful for depression a/or anxiety, especially with chest pain or oppression, angina a/or palpitations.
- Epilepsy (phlegm obstruction), possibly mania as well.
- Differentiation:
- TH 5 is for headache anywhere whereas TH 10 is specifically for one-sided headaches
Th 10 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:
- He Sea Point
- Earth Point
- Sedation Point
While not necessarily valid clinically, HT 3 (Pain, numbness, tremors, etc. of the lower arms a…), LI 10 (The following relationships exist between the ST …), LI 11 (Reduction of high fevers, patients with the 4 big…), LI 12 (Local point for pain in the elbow and/or upper ar…) and SI 8 (Elbow problems, swelling, trembling, pain, numbne…) are nearby.
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