TB 1 — Guān Chōng (关冲) — Rushing Pass
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1. Overview
TB 1 — Guān Chōng (关冲) — is an acupuncture point on the Triple Burner meridian (San Jiao). Its English name, Rushing Pass, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use TB 1 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the ulnar side if the ring finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
3. Actions
- Clears Upper Jiao Heat
- Benefits the ears and tongue
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Expels Wind
- Invigorates the Blood
- Restores consciousness
4. Indications
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Pharynx and larynx swollen and painful
- Laryngitis
- Throat obstruction
- Thirst
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
5. Needling
Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally, 0.1 to 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
TB 1 Guān Chōng (Rushing Pass) is classified as: Jing-Well point; Metal point; Entry point. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use TB 1 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Tinnitus. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
