NAME
TINGHUI
LOCATION
In the hollow between the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly. Locate this point with the mouth open.
In the depression anterior the intertragic notch of the ear, below SI-19 Tinggong.
When the mouth is open, the point lies in a depression anterior to the intertragic notch, directly below SI-19 Tinggong, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible.
NEEDLING
Transverse insertion posteriorly0.2 to 0.3 cun, or extend to connect with M-HN-9 Taiyang.
Straight insertion with the mouth open, direct the needle slightly backward, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.7 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Benefits the ears
Eliminates Wind
Clears Heat
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Tinnitus
Deafness
Redness, swelling and pain of the era
Purulent discharge from the ear
Itching of the ear
Facial paralysis
Otitis media
Deaf-mutism
Hemiplegia
Madly running away
The patient runs incessantly
Swelling of the parotid glands
Headache
Tempomandibular joint arthritis
Rushing in the ears
Inflammation of the auricular canal
Loose teeth
Dislocation of the jaw
Mumps
Toothache
Windstroke
Deviation of the mouth and eye
Tempomandibular joint pain
Dislocation of the jaw
Difficulty chewing
Disorientation
Seizure in which the body is alternately tense and limp
Seizures
Facial pain
Motor impairment of the tempomandibular joint
Insensitivity of the face
Swelling of the cheek
Receding gums
Lockjaw
Hyperlachrymation
COMBINATIONS
| LI-4 Hegu ST-6 Jiache | SI-19 Tinggong SJ-17 Yifeng Then needle ST-36 Zusanli LI-4 Hegu | SI-17 TianrongSI-19 Tinggong SJ-3 Zhongzhu |
| Swelling, redness and pain of the ear | Deafness due to Qi Obstruction | Deafness and tinnitus |
| SJ-3 Zhongzhu SJ-5 Waiguan SJ-22 Erheliao LI-1 ShangyangSI-19TinggongLI-4Hegu PC-9Zhongchong or N-HN-11 Tingmin N-HN-17 Chiqian or SJ-4 Yangchi | SJ-21 Ermen GB-20 Fengchi GB-43 Xiaxi SI-19 Tinggong or SJ-5 Waiguan | SI-19 Tinggong SJ-21 Ermen DU-20 BaihuiUB-8LuoqueLI-5YangxiSI-2QianguSI-3HouxiSI-4WanguSJ-3Zhongzhu SJ-2YemenLI-1ShangyangUB-23Shenshu |
| Deafness | Impaired hearing and deafness | Tinnitus |
| ST-5 Daying SI-18 Quanliao LI-11 Quchi | ST-6 Jiache ST-4 Dicang DU-26 Renzhong REN-24 Chengjiang LI-4 Hegu | UB-63 Jinmen |
| Toothache with aversion to Cold | Deviation of the mouth and eye | Bilateral deafness due to injury by Cold |
| ST-6 Jiache ST-4 Dicang | SJ-4 Yangchi | |
| Apoplectic facial paralysis | Deafness |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
According to several texts moxibustion is contraindicated.
NOTES
This point is frequently used to treat ear disorders.