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This point, behind the ear, benefits the ears and is used for childhood convulsions and fright.
Location
On the head, posterior to the ear, at the centre of the mastoid process, at the junction of the middle and lower thirds of the curve formed by SJ-17 and SJ-20 behind the ear.
Anatomy
On the mastoid; the posterior auricular artery and vein; the posterior auricular branch of the great auricular nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the ears
- Calms the spirit and stops convulsions (in children)
Indications
Tinnitus and deafness, headache, and childhood convulsions and fright.
Needling
0.1-0.3 cun shallow insertion, or prick to bleed.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion may be used with caution.
Point Combinations
With SJ-17 for ear disorders.
Classical Text References
Classically associated with childhood convulsions.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the posterior auricular vein.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
