Below the Joint
Xiaguan · 下關 · เซี่ยกวาน
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Location
Cranial to the temporomandibular joint, in the depression below the ventral border of the zygomatic arch.
Landmark: Depression cranial to the TMJ, below the zygomatic arch.
Actions and Indications
Frees the jaw joint and relieves ear pain.
Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cm.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Union Valley 合谷
Relieves pain throughout the body, releases wind and heat; command point of the face and mouth.
Wind Pool 風池
Releases wind from the head, frees the neck, benefits the eyes.
Wind Screen 翳風
Releases wind from the face and opens the ear orifice.
Jaw Chariot 頰車
Relaxes the muscles of mastication and releases wind from the face.
Welcome Fragrance 迎香
Opens the nose and releases wind from the face.
Four Whites 四白
Releases wind from the face and benefits the eyes.