Location
When fist is clenched point is located in the depression the proximal to the margin of the web between ringer and small fingers at the junction of the red and white skin.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which TB02 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Benefit EarsBenefit EarsBleeding GumsBleeding GumsCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenDeafnessPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderDryness EyesDryness EyesBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsEpilepsyFeverFrightHeat Jiao SuperiorHeat Jiao SuperiorUnable to Raise ArmFinger Contraction StiffnessImmobility Arm RaisingImmobility Finger ContractionWatery EyesMalariaPainArm PainArm PainEar Earache PainEar Earache PainGums PainGums PainHeadacheHeadacheNeck PainNeck PainSore ThroatSore ThroatToothacheToothachePalpitationsRed EyesRed EyesHand Back RednessHand Back RednessChannel StagnationChannel StagnationSpontaneous SweatingSpontaneous Sweating SwellingHand Back SwellingHand Back SwellingTinnitusWrist WeaknessWrist Weakness
Protocols using TB02
- Psoriasis, Skin Dryness, Skin Heat, Liver Fire – LU09, SP03, SI03, TB02 (doi:10.1016/j.jams.2016.01.008 ↗)
- Paralysis Incomplete-spinal-cord-injury, Motor-deficit, Sensory-deficit, Activities-of-daily-living Impaired – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, HT08, SI03, SI04, BL62, TB02, TB06, GV20 (doi:10.1155/2021/5671998 ↗)
- Stroke, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder-hand Syndrome, Stroke Sequelae, Shoulder-hand Syndrome Post-stroke, Edema Hand – LI15, SI04, SI09, TB02, TB04, TB14 (doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04916-9 ↗)
- Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Limited Movement – SI11, TB02, TB03, GB34 (Zhang Hong-liang. Blood-Letting Puncture and Cupping Therapies Combined with Acupuncture for Treatment of 140 Cases of Fibrositis. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 277-278)
- Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Disorder, Bradykinesia, Rigidity Cogwheel, Balance Disturbance – LU05, LI05, LI11, LI15, ST41, SP09, HT03, SI06, SI09, BL36, BL40, KD03, PC02, PC03, PC07, TB02, TB04, TB14, GB30, GB34, LV04 (REN Xiao-ming. Fifty Cases of Parkinson's Disease Treated by Acupuncture Combined with Madopar. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 255-257)
- Malaria – SI03, PC05, TB02, GB41, GV13, GV14 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Malaria, Fever High, Fever High – LI11, SI03, PC05, TB02, GB41, GV13, GV14 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Malaria, Splenomegaly – SI03, PC05, TB02, GB41, LV13, GV13, GV14, XB04 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Wind, Fire, Toothache, Pulpitis Chronic, Teeth Decay Cavities, Peridental Abscess, Pericoronitis, Pulpitis Chronic, Teeth Decay Cavities, Peridental Abscess – LI04, ST06, ST07, TB02, TB05, GB20 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Delirium, Malaria, Fever High, Psychological Confusion Disorder – LU11, LI01, ST45, SP01, HT09, SI01, SI03, BL67, KD01, PC05, PC09, TB01, TB02, GB41, GB44, LV01, GV13, GV14 (sacredlotus.com ↗)