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This point, behind the ear, benefits the ears and calms childhood convulsions.
Location
On the head, posterior to the ear, at the junction of the upper and middle thirds of the curve formed by SJ-17 and SJ-20 behind the ear.
Anatomy
On the temporal bone behind the ear; the posterior auricular artery and vein; the anastomotic branch of the great auricular and lesser occipital nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the ears
- Calms the spirit and stops convulsions
Indications
Tinnitus and deafness, headache, and childhood convulsions and fright.
Needling
0.1-0.3 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion may be used with caution.
Point Combinations
With SJ-18 for ear disorders and convulsions.
Classical Text References
Used for ear disorders and childhood convulsions.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the posterior auricular vein.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
