NAME
JIAOSUN
LOCATION
Directly above the ear apex within the hairline.
Above the tip of the ear at the natural hairline.
On the side of the head, directly level with the apes of the ear when the ear is folded forwards.
Note: Fold the ear so that the posterior part of the upper helix directly covers the anterior part of the upper helix. Take care not to push the whole ear forwards.
NEEDLING
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Slanted insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Note: this point in common with all points within the hairline may be needled in any direction, depending on symptomology.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the San Jiao, Small Intestine and Gall Bladder channels
ACTIONS
Benefits the ears
Benefits the teeth, gums and lips
Clears Heat
INDICATIONS
Tinnitus
Redness, pain and swelling of the gums
Toothache
Parotitis
Tooth decay
Pain and swelling of the gums with inability to chew
Stiffness of the lips
Superficial visual obstruction
Pannus
Red and swollen earlobe
Deafness
Discharge of pus from the ear
Redness and swelling of the back of the ear
Redness and swelling of the auricle
Dryness of the lips
Stiffness of the nape of the neck with inability to turn the head
COMBINATIONS
| SI-8 Xiaohai | ST-6 Jiache | |
| Pain of the gums | Inability to chew |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is rarely used clinically.