ERJIAN

ACUPUNCTURE ERJIAN 17°

NAME

ERJIAN

LOCATION

At the apex of the ear.
Note: Fold the auricle, the point is at the apex of the fold.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion 0.1 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.1 to 0.2 cun.
Prick to bleed.
Moxibustion is applicable (3-5 cones).

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Clears Heat
Dissipates swelling
Benefits the eyes and throat

INDICATIONS

Redness, swelling and pain of the eyes
Superficial visual obstruction
Nebula
One-sided headache
Pain and swelling of the throat
Mumps
High fever

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

For superficial visual obstruction, use five cones of moxa.

The knowledge about Traditional Chinese Medicine is provided free but without any warranties. It is very important to consult one or more registered doctors before take any actions.

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