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This point, on the jaw, dispels wind and benefits the face, jaw and teeth.
Location
On the face, anterior to the angle of the mandible, on the anterior border of the masseter muscle, in the groove where the facial artery pulsates.
Anatomy
On the masseter; the facial artery and vein; the facial nerve and the buccal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Dispels wind and benefits the face and jaw
- Activates the channel and stops pain
Indications
Facial paralysis and twitching, lockjaw (trismus), toothache, and swelling of the cheek and jaw.
Needling
0.2-0.3 cun, perpendicular insertion, avoiding the facial artery.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is generally not used on the face.
Point Combinations
With ST-6 and LI-4 for jaw and facial disorders.
Classical Text References
A local point for the jaw and face.
Cautions & Contraindications
The facial artery is at the point; palpate and avoid it.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
