PRIMARY CHANNEL
Originates on the u1nar aspect of the 4th finger tip, ascends between the 4th and 5th
metacarpal bones on the dorsum of the wrist, traverses the forearm between the ulna and radius, and
continues upward across the olecranon and the lateral aspect of the upper arm to the shoulder. Here
it intersects the Small Intestine channel at SI 12, and meets the DU channel at DU 14 before
crossing back over the shoulder. It then crosses the Gall Bladder channel at GB 21, from which it
enters the supraclavicular fossa and travels to the mid-chest region at point Ren 17. From here, the
channel joins with the Pericardium and descends across the diaphragm to the abdomen, linking
with the upper, middle and lower burners of the San Jiao.
A branch of the main channel separates in the chest at Ren 17 and ascends to emerge
superficially from the supraclavicular fossa at the neck. Here it proceeds upward behind the ear,
intersecting the Gall Bladder channel at GB 6 and GB 4 on the forehead before winding downward
across the cheek to below the eye. It intersects the Small Intestine channel at SI 18.
Another branch separates behind the auricle and enters the ear. It then emerges in front of the
ear where it intersects the Small Intestine channel at SI 19, crosses in front of the Gall Bladder
channel at GB 3, and traverses the cheek to terminate at the outer canthus at SJ 23.
The Spiritual Axis states that the San Jiao channel connects with its Lower (He Sea) Uniting
point at UB 39, adding that this branch of the San Jiao channel emerges from UB 39 and follows
the course of the Bladder channel to pin with the Bladder.
This channel connects with the Pericardium.
CROSSING POINTS: SI 12, SI 18, SI 19, DU 14, GB 1, GB 3, GB 4, GB 6, GB 21, Ren
17
SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXTERNAL COURSE OF THE CHANNEL
Swelling and pain in the throat, pain in the cheek and jaw, redness in the eyes, deafness, pain
behind the ear or along the lateral aspect of the shoulder and upper arm.
SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERNAL ORGAN
Abdominal distention, hardness and fullness in the lower abdomen, enuresis, frequent urination,
edema, dysuria.
DIVERGENT CHANNEL
After seperating from the primary channel at the vertex this divergent channel descends into hte
supraclavicular fossa and across the San Jiao, dispersing in the chest.
LUO CHANNEL
Separates from the primary channel at SJ 5, connecting with the Pericardium at P 7. Travels up
the posterior aspect of the arm and over the shoulder, converging with the Pericardium channel in
the chest.
Symptoms of Luo Channel Excess: spasms of the elbow
Symptoms of Luo Channel Deficiency: flaccid muscles in the arm and elbow
MUSCLE CHANNEL
Begins at the tip of the fourth finger and connects at the dorsum of the wrist. From here,
the channel proceeds upwards along the forearm and connects with the olecranon of the elbow
before continuing upward along the lateral aspect of the upper arm. It then passes over the
shoulder to the neck, where it joins with the Arm Greater Yang Small Intestine Muscle channel.
A branch separates at the angle of the mandible and cormects with the base of the tongue.
Another branch travels upward in front of the ear to the outer canthus, then across the temple
where it connects at the side of the forehead.
Pathological Symptoms: Stiff, strained, or twisted muscles and pain along the course of the
channel; curled tongue.
SUMMARY of SAN JIAO
Phone Number: (457) SJ 1-2-3-6-10
Tonification point: SJ 3
Sedation point: SJ 10
Horary point: SJ 6
SJ 3 ears/ tinnitus/ deafness/ upper back pain/ allergies
SJ 5 Wei Qi/ immune system/ psychological defenses
SJ 6 constipation/ intestines/ skin problems
SJ 7 confusion/ senility
SJ 10 neck swelling, scrofula
SJ 17 local point for the ear
