Master Tung’s Dao Ma 33-11 (Hand Three Fire Points 33.04+ 33.05+ 33.06)

Master Tung’s Hand Three Fire Acupuncture Points 33.04+ 33.05+ 33.06 ( Dao Ma 33-11)

33-11 Dao ma is located on the triple warmer meridian, all three points have the word “fire” 火 “Huo” in their name, explaining their great function in facilitating the ministerial fire. These points can gather and support the ministerial fire which is related to the Triple warmer Shao yang meridian. They can strengthen the Yang and facilitate the movement of qi in the body, especially in the chest since it can balance the pericardium channel.

33.04 is called Huo Chuan 【火串】。The meaning of Chuan 串 is a string or a bunch, it reflects the gathering of fire points located along the hand shao yang channel. This point supports the Shao yang qi pivot, supplements the ministerial fire. Without ministerial fire we can’t create or transform qi.

Tung’s 33.05 acupuncture point is called Huo ling【火陵】, the meaning of “Ling” is a mound or a hill. The name of 33.06 acupuncture point is Huo Shan 【火山】。 “Shan” is a mountain. These two points are an extension of 33.04 point, representing a mound or a mountain of fire energy.

These points represent the ability to support the Ming men fire but also to balance the qi aspect of this heat.

Location:

33.04 【火串】Huo chuan (Fire string) is located 3 cun proximal to the wrist.  This point overlaps with Tw-6.

Dr. Hu Wen Zhi & Dr. Li Guo Zheng locate this point 2.5 cun above the wrist.

33.05 【火陵】Huo ling (fire mound), is located 2 cun proximal to 33.04.

33.06 【火山】Huo shan (fire mountain) is located 1.5 cun proximal to 33.05.

Needle: 0.5-1 Cun. Contralateral to the pain. 33.06 can be puncture till 1.5 cun deep.

Reaction area: Lung, Heart. This indicates that these points treat the upper jiao. But since they are located on the hand Shao yang- triple warmer meridian we can also apply them on all the three Jiaos (upper, middle lower jiao).

Main functions:

Regulate the qi and blood in the triple warmer, open the meridians, stop pain, warm and open the flow of Yang.

Indications:

1. Chest pain, chest oppression/ discomfort, flank fullness, Since the points are on the triple warmer meridian they can balance the hand Jue yin pericardium channel blockage and open the chest.
2. Upper back pain, neck pain, these points can warm the yang and the Du Mai, they support the kidney (Triple warmer can balance kidney). It can also be used for shoulder pain due to cold and deficiency when the lung meridian is involved.
3. Constipation especially when cold and deficiency is involved. When mirroring the hand to the head and chest the area of 33.04 (Huo chuan) is reflecting the abdomen, this is why this point can be used for abdominal pain and constipation.
4. Pain cold or numbness radiating the four limbs or fingers.

Major combinations:

1. For chest oppression add 22.01 (Chong zi) and 22.02 (Chong xian).
2. For numbness in the hand and legs add 33.08 (Shou wu jin) + 33.09 (Shou qian jin) + 66.07 (Mu dou) + 66.06 (Mu liu).
3. For cervical spondylosis and spine pain add 22.08 (Wan shun yi)+ 22.09 (wan Shun er).
4. For chest oppression or pain due to qi and yang deficiency add 88.17+ 88.18+ 88.19 (Four horses) and 77.08+ 77.09+ 77.11 (Four flowers).