Acupuncture Times Your guide to acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and TCM — explore acupoints, herbs and formulas, plus the latest acupuncture research news.
Related Articles
This point, behind the ear at the mastoid, calms the spirit, dispels wind and relieves headache, neck pain and insomnia.
Location
On the head, in the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.
Anatomy
At the posterior border of sternocleidomastoid, at the mastoid; the posterior auricular artery and vein; the lesser occipital nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Calms the spirit and dispels wind
- Benefits the head, neck and teeth
Indications
Headache, insomnia, pain and stiffness of the neck, facial paralysis, toothache, and swelling of the cheek.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, oblique insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With GB-20 for headache and neck stiffness; with HT-7 for insomnia.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Bladder channel.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
