NAME
SHANGGUAN
LOCATION
On the superior margin of the zygomatic arch, directly above ST-7 Xiaguan.
In front of the ear, on the upper border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression directly above ST-7 Xiaguan.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion 0.7 to 1 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Note: deep insertion is not advisable.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the Stomach and San Jiao channels
ACTIONS
Eliminates Wind
Benefits the ears
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Tinnitus
Deafness
Otitis media
Toothache
Lockjaw
Facial paralysis
Toothache of the upper jaw
Stiffness of the lips
Hemiplegia
Clonic spasm
Headache
Diplacusis
Deviation of the eye and mouth
Purulent discharge from the ear
Dimness of vision
Facial pain
Aversion to Wind and Cold
Chills and fever
Tetany leading to bone pain
COMBINATIONS
| ST-7 Xiaguan | ST-6 Jiache Ahshi points | |
| Hemiplegia with deviation of the mouth and eye | Lockjaw |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Deep insertion is not advisable.
NOTES
This point is sometimes needled 0.5 cun anterior to the textbook location.