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This point, in front of the ear, is a principal local point for ear disorders and benefits the jaw.
Location
On the face, anterior to the intertragic notch, in the depression posterior to the condyle of the mandible, found with the mouth open (below SI-19).
Anatomy
Anterior to the ear; the superficial temporal and auricular arteries; the great auricular and facial nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the ears and hearing
- Benefits the jaw and teeth and dispels wind from the face
Indications
Tinnitus and deafness, otitis, toothache, facial paralysis, and dislocation or pain of the jaw.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion with the mouth open.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is generally not used on the face.
Point Combinations
With SJ-17 and SI-19 for ear disorders.
Classical Text References
A chief local point for the ear.
Cautions & Contraindications
Needle with the mouth open.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
