Meaning

Angle Vertex.

Localization

On the side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear when the ear is folded forwards. If the ear auricle is bent forward in half, corresponds to the top of the fold.

Functions

Cleans heat, opens holes, aggravates hearing, clears eyes, anesthetizes.

Intersection

The intersection of San Jiao Channel of Hand Shao Yang, Large intestine сhannel of Hand Yang Ming, Small Intestine channel of Hand Tai Yang and Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang.

Indications

- 5 holes diseases: pain in ear, redness and swelling of the ear, toothache, dry lips, ulcerative stomatitis, red eyes with swelling, photophobia, cataract,decrement in visual acuity, swallowing disorders, mumps, stones in the salivary ducts.
- Features: temples pain, neck stiffness, paralysis of jaw muscles.

Needling Method

Puncture obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun. Cauterization.