Zhongzhu (TE3)
Zhongzhu (TE3), “Central Islet”, is a point on the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. It is point 3 of the 23 on the channel. Shu-Stream of the Triple Energizer: benefits the ear, clears Heat and unblocks the channel.
Location
On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints, between the 4th and 5th metacarpals.
Functions according to tradition
Shu-Stream of the Triple Energizer: benefits the ear, clears Heat and unblocks the channel.
Traditional indications
- Tinnitus
- Deafness
- Temporal headache
- Sore throat
- Finger stiffness
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Third of the transport points: the Qi “flows”. It is associated with heaviness of the body and joint pain; in the yin channels it coincides with the Source point.
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.
- SI16 Tianchuang (Small Intestine): Deafness, Sore throat, Tinnitus
- GB10 Fubai (Gallbladder): Deafness, Tinnitus
- GB11 Touqiaoyin (Gallbladder): Deafness, Tinnitus
- GB2 Tinghui (Gallbladder): Deafness, Tinnitus
- GB3 Shangguan (Gallbladder): Deafness, Tinnitus
- GB43 Xiaxi (Gallbladder): Deafness, Tinnitus
Point profile
- Code
- TE3
- Pinyin name
- Zhōng Zhǔ
- Characters
- 中渚
- Translation
- Central Islet
- Meridian
- San Jiao (Triple Burner)
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- Shu-Stream
- Topics
- Ear, Hand
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.
