Guanchong (TE1)
Guanchong (TE1), “Passage Hub”, is a point on the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. It is point 1 of the 23 on the channel. Jing-Well of the Triple Energizer: drains Heat, eases the throat and restores consciousness.
Location
On the ulnar corner of the ring fingernail, 0.1 cun from the edge.
Functions according to tradition
Jing-Well of the Triple Energizer: drains Heat, eases the throat and restores consciousness.
Traditional indications
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Headache
- Loss of consciousness
- Stiff tongue
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
It is the first or last point of the channel, at the tip of a finger or toe, where tradition says the Qi “wells up”. It is credited with a rapid effect and has been used to clear heat and in acute situations.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- LI1 Shangyang (Large Intestine): Fever, Loss of consciousness, Sore throat
- LI2 Erjian (Large Intestine): Fever, Sore throat
- PC9 Zhongchong (Pericardium): Loss of consciousness, Stiff tongue
- SI2 Qiangu (Small Intestine): Fever, Sore throat
- GB44 Zuqiaoyin (Gallbladder): Headache, Sore throat
- GV13 Taodao (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Fever, Headache
Point profile
- Code
- TE1
- Pinyin name
- Guān Chōng
- Characters
- 关冲
- Translation
- Passage Hub
- Meridian
- San Jiao (Triple Burner)
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- Jing-Well
- Topics
- Emergency, Fever, Throat
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
