三阳络

Sanyangluo

Sanyangluo(TE8,三阳络) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian of Hand.

Location

4 cun above the transverse crease on the back of the wrist, in the depression between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle.

Indication

• ①Deafness, sudden loss of voice, toothache, and other diseases of the five sense organs;
• ②pain in the hand and arm.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.