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This point, at the apex of the ear, benefits the ears, eyes and gums and clears heat.
Location
On the head, directly superior to the ear apex, at the hairline (where the apex of the ear touches the head when folded forward).
Anatomy
On the temporalis muscle; the branches of the superficial temporal artery and vein; the auriculotemporal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Clears heat and reduces swelling
- Benefits the ears, eyes and gums
Indications
Swelling and pain of the cheek and gums, mumps, redness and pain of the eyes, and tinnitus.
Needling
0.1-0.3 cun, transverse insertion; moxa is classically used for mumps.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion - classically used for mumps.
Point Combinations
With SJ-17 for mumps and swelling of the cheek.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Gall Bladder and Small Intestine channels; classically used for mumps.
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.