Tianjing (TE10)
Tianjing (TE10), “Celestial Well”, is a point on the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. It is point 10 of the 23 on the channel. He-Sea of the Triple Energizer: transforms Phlegm, disperses nodules and calms the Shen.
Location
On the posterior aspect of the elbow, in the depression 1 cun above the olecranon.
Functions according to tradition
He-Sea of the Triple Energizer: transforms Phlegm, disperses nodules and calms the Shen.
Traditional indications
- Scrofula
- Elbow pain
- Migraine
- Epilepsy
- Chest oppression
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Last of the transport points, near the elbow or knee: the Qi “goes deep” and joins the organ. It has been used for disorders of the fu organs and the Stomach.
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.
- SI8 Xiaohai (Small Intestine): Elbow pain, Epilepsy
- CV15 Jiuwei (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Chest oppression, Epilepsy
- GB38 Yangfu (Gallbladder): Migraine, Scrofula
- BL14 Jueyinshu (Bladder): Chest oppression
- BL44 Shentang (Bladder): Chest oppression
- BL64 Jinggu (Bladder): Epilepsy
Point profile
- Code
- TE10
- Pinyin name
- Tiān Jǐng
- Characters
- 天井
- Translation
- Celestial Well
- Meridian
- San Jiao (Triple Burner)
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- He-Sea
- Topics
- Nodules, Elbow, Mental
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.
