天宗 (Tiān Zōng) — Heaven Ancestor
Master Tung's Extraordinary Points · Zone 4 — Upper Arm (四四部位) · point 44.10
Traditionally used for
- Menstrual & women's health
- Energy & fatigue
- Liver & jaundice
Location
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 9.5 cun proximal to the cubital crease, 3 cun proximal to Di Zong.
Distances are in cun, a proportional unit — how to measure.
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Needling
Depth:
0.5–1.0 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
Functions
- Regulates the Liver and the uterus
- Moves qi and blood
Indications
Irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhoeahepatitis and liver disordersarm painfatigue
In Master Tung's System
Zone:
Zone 4 — Upper Arm (四四部位)
Needled as a Dao Ma group with:
T.44.08, T.44.09
Clinical Notes
Distinct from the channel point SI11, which shares the name Tianzong.
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