SJ-8 Sanyangluo - Three Yang Junction

More Spirit Names: Connecting Gate, Connect Between

English:	Three Yang Luo
Also Known As:	Connecting Three Yang Three Yang Junction Three Yang Connection

Location

On the dorsal surface of the forearm, 4 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the radius and the ulna.
4 cun proximal to SJ-4 Yangchi, in the depression between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of the the extensor digitorum communis muscle.
Note: divide the distance between SJ-4 Yangchi and the lateral epicondyle into three equal parts. This point is located at the junction of the distal and middle thirds.
One cun above SJ-6 Zhigou, between the radius and ulna.

Needling

Slightly oblique insertion towards the ulnar side or oblique-proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively.
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness extending towards the elbow.
Slanted insertion,. join to PC-4 Yangchi, about 2 to 3 cun. Sensation: distention and numbness, possibly extending to the fingertips or elbow.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

Command Functions

Meeting point of the three Yang channels of the arm

Actions

Clears Heat
Removes obstructions from the channel
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Clears the sensory orifices
Benefits the throat and voice

Indications

Bi syndrome of the arm, neck, shoulders and occiput
Hand and arm pain
Pain in the forearm limiting movement
Brachial neuralgia
Upper arm and forearm neuralgia
Post-operative pain associated with pneumonectomy
Fever
Lumbar pain due to traumatic injury
Lack of coordination
Pain in the chest and hypochondriac regions
Vertigo
Pain and motor impairment of the hand and forearm
Sudden loss of voice

Deafness
Sudden muteness
Muteness
Aphasia
Toothache
Lassitude
Somnolence
Does not want to budge the four limbs
Sudden deafness
Arm pain
Inability to move the arm
Difficult to wake up
Some eye diseases
Upper body atrophy syndrome
Severe headache from Wind-Heat

Combinations

DU-15 Yamen Or SJ-6 Zhigou UB-66 Tonggu	SJ-2 Yemen	SJ-10 Tianjing LIV-10 Zuwuli ST-45 Lidui LI-3 Sanjian
Sudden loss of voice	Sudden deafness	Somnolence with no desire to move the four limbs
SP-21 Dabao PC-4 Ximen GB-38 Yangfu GB-41 Zulinqi	PC-4 Ximen	GB-20 Fengchi
Pain of the chest and lateral costal region	Join for pain associated with pneumonectomy	Headache

Contraindications

Traditionally this point should not be needled.

Notes

This point is mostly used for Bi syndrome of the arm, neck, shoulders and occiput.
It is particularly effective when the area of pain involves more than one Yang channel of the arm.
It is needled through to PC-4 Ximen for pulmonary lobectomy.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point	The place where the three Yang meridians of the arm, Small Intestine, Colon and Three Heater, come together, so it affects them all at once. It gathers and strengthens the Yang side of the Three Heater and of Fire, restoring animation and vitality when the Official is too tired to lift and balance itself, and it brings clarity and ease to the mind's communication.
Worsley	Releases creative power, much as Earth receiving Heaven's intensity ignites conception and unleashes creation's force. When parts join within us and with others, they forge an alliance far more powerful and dynamic than their mere sum. Worsley treated this point as forbidden to needle. Save it for when the three Officials are already in reasonable balance; used too early to draw disparate levels together, it may bring little response. It suits the person who will not move, sleeps a great deal and is very inactive: the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. A very dynamic point, vital to communication in the top half of the body, which clears out rubbish and eases the flame in general. Location: On the back of the forearm, 4 ACI above the wrist crease, between radius and ulna. Needle depth: Do not needle Moxa: 7 cones
When to Consider	When the Three Heater is worn out and cannot lift itself When there is inertia, a loss of vitality and a lack of joy and enthusiasm When the person feels emotionally and physically cold When communication has become erratic and the ability to manage relationships with tact has been abandoned When the spirit is keen yet the flesh is weak and the body would rather stay still When old negativity needs clearing out so the person can experience some new joy and get out and do something fun When someone hates getting up in the morning and moves slowly, or is inactive and completely exhausted, sleeping a great deal
Notes	Works more on the physical level, linked with warmth, activity and movement, though it can be used on the mental level Use only once a reasonable balance has been reached among the three Officials; used too early to draw separate levels together, it may give little response Invigorates Yang to clear out toxic thoughts and emotional poisons Traditionally listed as forbidden to needle

From Class

SJ-8 Sanyangluo: Group luo of the three arm yang; opens orifices — loss of voice or expression, limb weakness; treats tooth decay (earliest sign of jing decline). (Yuen)

SJ-8 Sanyangluo - Three Yang Junction

Location

Needling

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

Combinations

Contraindications

Notes

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

From Class

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