TB 18 — Qì Mài (瘛脉) — Spasm Vessel
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1. Overview
TB 18 — Qì Mài (瘛脉) — is an acupuncture point on the Triple Burner meridian (San Jiao). Its English name, Spasm Vessel, 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 18 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
One third of the distance between TB-17 Yifeng and TB-20 Jiaosun at the root of the auricle.
3. Actions
- Benefits the ears
- Calms fright
- Pacifies Wind
4. Indications
- Tinnitus
- Deafness
- Headache
- Infantile convulsions
- Clonic spasm
- Fright
- Fear
- Pain behind the ear
- Head Wind
5. Needling
Slanted 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 18 Qì Mài (Spasm Vessel) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use TB 18 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Tinnitus, Headache, Diarrhea. 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.
