NAME
ERHELIAO
LOCATION
Anterior and superior to SJ-21 Ermen, at the level
of the root of the auricle, on the posterior border of the hairline
of the temple where the superficial temporal artery passes.
Approximately 0.5 cun, anterior to the upper border
of the root of the ear, in a slight depression on the posterior
border of the hairline of the temple.
Note: The point lies just posterior to where the superficial
temporal artery can be palpated.
Above and superior to SJ-21 Ermen, at the natural
hairline.
NEEDLING
Puncture obliquely 0.1 to 0.3 cun. Avoid puncturing
the artery.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Transverse insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point with the Gall Bladder and Small Intestine channels
ACTIONS
Expels Wind
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Migraine
Tinnitus
Headache
Head Wind
Swelling and pain of the tip of the nose
Clonic spasm
Facial paralysis
Lockjaw
Pain and heaviness of the head
Nasal discharge
Deviation of the mouth
Swelling of the submandibular region and neck
COMBINATIONS
| SJ-3 Zhongzhu SJ-5 Waiguan GB-2 Tinghui SI-19 Tinggong LI-4 Hegu LI-1 Shangyang PC-9 Zhongchong | SJ-23 Sizhukong SJ-18 Qimai UB-2 Zanzhu UB-6 Chengguang UB-23 Shenshu | |
| Deafness | Wind headache |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
The pulse here measures the Qi of the ears and eyes.