Acupuncture Points on the San Jiao Channel of Hand Shao Yang
- Meeting Point of the Sanjiao, Small Intestine and Gallbladder Channels
Benefits the earsBenefits the teeth, gums and lips Clears heat
Tinnitus, redness, pain and swelling of the eye, swelling of gum, toothache, parotitis.
Where is SJ-20 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 410): On the side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear when the ear is folded forwards.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 208): Directly above the ear apex, within the hair line.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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