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Triple Energizer Meridian (Shao Yang)

TE Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing 手少阳三焦经 Vuur Shao Yang 📍 23 points ➡️ Hand → Gezicht 🔗 Paired with PC 🕐 21:00–23:00

Introduction & pathophysiology

The Triple Energizer Meridian (Shao Yang) regulates energy flow in the three body regions. In dysfunction, we see tinnitus, deafness, headache, shoulder pain, fever, and fluid retention. The 23 points run from the ring finger via the arm to the face. The peak hour is from 21:00 to 23:00.

Functions within TCM

1. Regulates energy flow in three regions
2. Regulates water pathways
3. Influences ears and eyes
4. Regulates digestion
5. Eliminates waste

Clinical applications

**ENT:** Tinnitus, deafness, ear pain, dizziness
**Neck/shoulder:** Shoulder pain, neck pain
**Headache:** Lateral headache, migraine
**Digestive:** Constipation, bloating
**Fluids:** Edema, water retention

Primary dysfunction patterns

Triple Energizer HeatFever, thirst, red tongueTriple Energizer ColdCold extremities, slow digestionFluid accumulationEdema, heavy sensationQi stagnationBloating, fullness

Key points

TE-5Headache, neck pain, coldTE-6Constipation, tinnitus, feverTE-17Tinnitus, deafness, ear painTE-21Tinnitus, deafness, jaw tensionTE-23Headache, eye pain, blurred vision

Point selection per pattern

Triple Energizer HeatTE-6, TE-10LI-11Triple Energizer ColdTE-4(moxa), TE-10(moxa)CV-4Fluid accumulationTE-8, TE-9SP-9, ST-40Qi stagnationTE-5, TE-6CV-6, ST-25

All points of the Triple Energizer Meridian (Shao Yang)

TE-1

Surge Gate

Guanchong

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-2

Fluid Gate

Yemen

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-3

Central Islet

Zhongzhu

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-4

Yang Pool

Yangchi

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-5

Outer Pass

Waiguan

📍 On the forearm, 2 cun above the wrist crease, on the ulnar side

💊 Lateral headache, migraine with nausea, ear disorders, tinnitus, hearing loss, neck pain, common cold

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TE-6

Branch Ditch

Zhigou

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-7

Convergence and Gathering

Huizong

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-8

Three Yang Connection

Sanyangluo

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-9

Four Rivers

Sidu

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-10

Upper Well

Tianjing

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-11

Cooling Deep Pool

Qinglengyuan

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-12

Draining Marsh

Xiaoluo

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-13

Upper Arm Intersection

Naohui

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-14

Shoulder Bone Hole

Jianliao

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-15

Upper Arm Hole

Tianliao

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-16

Sky Window

Tianyou

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-17

Wind Screen

Yifeng

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-18

Convulsion Vessel

Qimai

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-19

Head's Tranquility

Luxi

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-20

Angle Vertex

Jiaosun

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-21

Ear Gate

Ermen

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-22

Ear Harmonising Foramen

Erheliao

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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TE-23

Silken Bamboo Hollow

Sizhukong

📍 Along the Triple Energizer meridian pathway on the hand, arm, shoulder, neck, face

💊 Ear disorders (tinnitus, deafness), lateral headache, shoulder and arm pain, fever, abdominal distension

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Contraindications & safety

TE-21 to TE-23Superficial needling - spinal cord riskTE-17Caution with jaw problemsTE-5Avoid with lymphedema

Relation with other meridians

Exterior-interior with Pericardium (PC)
Cooperation with Gallbladder (GB) for opening
Reinforcing back points: BL-22, BL-25

Clinical notes

Triple Energizer time: 21:00-23:00
Start of nighttime rest - no heavy meals
TE-5 is the most important ear and headache point

Comorbidity & drug interactions

DiureticsEnhance TE effect - adjust dosageAntibioticsMay disturb ear balance - be alertPainkillersMask headache - assess before treatment

Prognostic signs

Weak pulse at TE-4|Chronic tinnitus - difficult to treat
Rapid pulse|Acute ear infection - good prognosis
Deep, slow pulse|Cold - moxa needed

Conclusion

The Triple Energizer Meridian is essential for tinnitus, deafness, and fluid regulation.