The triple warmer

The triple warmer

1. Triple Heater/Warmer
(San Jiao)

2. Triple Heater/Warmer
(San Jiao)

4. What does it do?
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This meridian is responsible for the movement and
transformation of various solids and fluids
throughout the system, as well as for the production
and circulation of nourishing and protective energy.
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It is a functional energy system, involved in
regulating the activities of other organs, composed
of three parts, known as 'burners', located in thorax,
abdomen, and pelvis.
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The Upper Burner controls intake, the Middle
Burner controls transformation, the Lower Burner
controls elimination.

5. Quick Facts
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Element: Fire
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Physical Imbalances: Disorders of the side of the
head, ears, eyes and throat as well as diseases
involving the regions through which the meridian
runs (gallbladder meridian, pericardium meridian,
small intestine meridian)
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When balanced: Kindhearted, stable mind and
emotion of joy
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Peak Hours: 9 pm - 11 pm

6. Internal and External Pathways
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Originates on the tip of the finger
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Travels up the arm
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Passes and goes across the Gall Bladder Meridian in the shoulder
region
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A branch goes to the chest and connects with the Percardium
Meridian
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Then it travels down to the abdomen
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A branch originates from the chest
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Goes up the neck around the ear to the outside of the eye
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Another branch enters the ear and continues to the outer canthus
and links up with the Gall Bladder Meridian

20. Precautions
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TH 19 – Avoid artery, don't bleed
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TH 22 – Avoid artery
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TH 23 - No Moxa