PointEducational reference
TE6TE
Zhigou
Branch Ditch
支沟
- MeridianTriple Burner (San Jiao)
- ElementFire
- ZoneArm
- SystemTCM channels
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
3 cun proximal al pliegue dorsal de la muñeca, entre radio y cúbito
Study themes
- costillas
- estreñimiento
- oídos
Traditional educational themes: costillas, estreñimiento, oídos. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Triple Energizer channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: costillas, estreñimiento, oídos. Not medical advice.
Point families
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
TE6 · Zhigou · TE 6 · 支沟
Educational reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Not a diagnosis or medical treatment.
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Keep exploring
- Triple Burner (San Jiao)This point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
- fireIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
- TE5 · WaiguanEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- TE7 · HuizongEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- TE4 · YangchiEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.