Illustration of the Triple Burner

This meridian originally has both a name and a physical form. Its meridian pathway The network of channels through which vital energy (Qi) flows. begins at the Gushing Passage point original: "關衝" (Guānchōng, TE1), located on the ring finger. on the fourth finger of the hand and ends at the Silken Bamboo Hollow point original: "絲竹空" (Sīzhúkōng, TE23) on the outer edge of the eyebrow. on the face behind the ear. Its associated Hollow Organ original: "府" (fǔ). In traditional Chinese medicine, 'Fu' organs are hollow vessels that transport and transform substances, such as the stomach or bladder. is linked to the right kidney.

Later generations who believed that the Triple Burner "has a name but no physical shape" are mistaken. That notion originated with Qin Yueren Better known as the legendary physician Bian Que (c. 500 BCE), to whom the Classic of Difficulties is attributed. and was further established by Wang Shuhe The 3rd-century author of the Pulse Classic, a definitive text on diagnostic techniques., leading to confusion regarding the organ's true origin. Its state can be observed at the chi position The "cubit" or third position of the pulse felt on the wrist, closest to the elbow. of the right hand, and it is considered to be in an "internal-external" pair with the Pericardium original: "手厥陰心包絡" (Shǒu juéyīn xīnbāoluò). The protective sac surrounding the heart..

The Plain Questions original: "素問" (Sùwèn), the foundational text of Chinese medicine., in its "Secret Treatise from the Spiritual Orchid Gallery," states: "The Triple Burner original: "三焦" (Sānjiāo). A system responsible for regulating the passage of water and the coordination of the upper, middle, and lower torso. is the official in charge of irrigation; the water passages originate from it."