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This point, at the temple, dispels wind and benefits the jaw and temporal region.
Location
On the head, at the junction of a vertical line from the anterior border of the ear and a horizontal line through the apex of the ear.
Anatomy
On the temporalis; the superficial temporal artery; the temporal branch of the facial nerve and the auriculotemporal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Dispels wind and benefits the jaw and temple
- Reduces swelling
Indications
Headache and migraine, swelling of the cheek and jaw, lockjaw, and toothache.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is generally not used.
Point Combinations
With GB-20 for headache.
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.
