TB 11 — Qīng Lěng Yuān (清冷渊) — Clear Cold Abyss
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1. Overview
TB 11 — Qīng Lěng Yuān (清冷渊) — is an acupuncture point on the Triple Burner meridian (San Jiao). Its English name, Clear Cold Abyss, 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 11 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
With the elbow flexed, this point is located 1 cun proximal to TB-10 Tianjing.
3. Actions
- Activates the channel
- Dispels Wind-Damp
- Clears Damp-Heat
4. Indications
- Headache
- Heaviness of the head with submandibular pain
- Eye pain
- Yellow eyes
- Pain of the lateral costal region
- Jaundice
- Difficulty raising the shoulder and harm and putting on clothes
- Bi Syndrome of the shoulder and arm
- Fixed Bi
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
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 11 Qīng Lěng Yuān (Clear Cold Abyss) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use TB 11 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Migraine. 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.
