The Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian belongs to the Sanjiao and is connected to the ears, eyes, and pericardium. Tapping the meridian can help clear the Qi and blood flow of the Sanjiao meridian. Let's take a look at the diagram of the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian.
Diagram of the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian
It originates from the tip of the ring finger (Guan Chong) and exits between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. It runs along the back of the wrist, exits between the radial and ulnar bones on the outer side of the forearm, passes through the elbow, runs along the outer side of the upper arm to reach the shoulder, intersects with the posterior aspect of the Foot Shaoyang meridian, enters the depression in front, and distributes in the chest, connecting to the pericardium. It then descends through the diaphragm from the chest to the abdomen, belonging to the upper, middle, and lower Jiao.
Branches in the chest: From the chest, it exits at the depression in front, goes up along the outer side of the neck, passes behind the ear, goes up to the temple, then bends down to the cheek, and reaches the lower part of the eye socket.
Branches in the ear: It enters the ear from behind, exits in front of the ear, crosses with the Qian meridian at the cheek, and reaches the outer end of the eyebrow (Silk Bamboo Empty). It connects with the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian.
Distribution of Acupoints on the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian
Acupoints on this meridian are distributed on the outer side of the ring finger, the back of the hand, the middle of the outer side of the upper limb, the shoulder, the neck, the posterior edge of the earlobe, the outer end of the eyebrow. It starts from Guan Chong and ends at Silk Bamboo Empty, including Guan Chong, Ye Men, Zhong Zhu, Yang Chi, Wai Guan, Zhi Gou, Hui Zong, San Yang Luo, Si Du, Tian Jing, Qing Leng Yuan, Xiao Le, Nao Hui, Jian Liao, Tian Liao, Tian Men, Yi Feng, Chi Mai, Lu Xi, Jiao Sun, Er Men, Er He Liao, Silk Bamboo Empty, totaling 23 points on each side.
Special Effective Acupoints on the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian
Guan Chong: Sit or lie down, palm facing down, clench the fist with the right hand, tap from the tip of the ring finger on the outer side of the ulnar bone, about 0.1 cun from the root of the nail. It is effective for stroke-induced unconsciousness, fever, restlessness, sore throat, headache, red eyes, tinnitus, hearing loss, etc.
Yang Chi: Sit or lie down, palm facing up, tap on the back of the wrist, on the ulnar side of the extensor tendon of the finger, effective for eye pain, sore throat, deafness, elbow and arm pain, wrist pain, thirst, malaria, etc. Note that massaging Yang Chi acupoint should be slow and gentle, with a longer duration and softer intensity.
Wai Guan: Sit or lie down, palm facing up, tap on the back of the forearm, on the line connecting Yang Chi and the elbow tip, 2 cun above the transverse crease on the back of the wrist, between the ulna and radius. It is effective for upper limb disorders, migraines, red and swollen eyes, tinnitus, hearing loss, fever, parotitis, chest and rib pain, etc.
Er Men: Sit upright, lie on the side, or lie on the side, tap on the face, in front of the groove above the tragus of the ear, at the depression behind the posterior border of the mandibular condyle. It is effective for tinnitus, hearing loss, jaw pain, jaw joint clicking, toothache.
Massage Effects of the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian
The Sanjiao meridian has the function of regulating the endocrine system, making it especially suitable for female maintenance. The Sanjiao meridian is most active from 9 to 11 pm, so it is best to tap the Sanjiao meridian before bedtime.
Massage Techniques for the Sanjiao Meridian
Raise the left forearm slightly, bend the elbow slightly, palm facing down, clench the right fist, start tapping from the tip of the left ring finger along the back of the hand to the wrist, then tap along the outer side of the forearm between the ulna and radius, going up to the elbow tip, continue tapping along the outer side of the upper arm, reaching the shoulder. Then, switch to using the fingertips of four fingers to tap along the posterior edge of the neck to the supraclavicular fossa, then tap gently from the supraclavicular fossa along the outer side of the neck to the back of the ear, above the ear, the cheek, and finally to the depression at the outer end of the eyebrow.
There are many acupoints of the Sanjiao meridian on the head, which can be massaged by rubbing with fingers instead of tapping.
