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This point, in front of the ear, dispels wind, benefits the ears and relieves headache and facial disorders.
Location
On the head, anterior and superior to the ear, at the posterior border of the temple hairline, where the superficial temporal artery passes.
Anatomy
On the temple, at the hairline; the superficial temporal artery and vein; the auriculotemporal nerve and the temporal branch of the facial nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Dispels wind and benefits the ears and face
- Activates the channel
Indications
Headache, heaviness of the head, tinnitus, facial paralysis and twitching, and lockjaw.
Needling
0.1-0.3 cun, transverse insertion, avoiding the artery.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is generally not used on the face.
Point Combinations
With SJ-21 and SI-19 for ear disorders.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Gall Bladder and Small Intestine channels.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the superficial temporal artery.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
