顴髎 (Quánliáo) — Cheekbone Bone-Hole
Small Intestine channel · point 18
Meeting point of the Small Intestine and Triple Energiser channels
Traditionally used for
- Eye health
- Teeth & mouth
- Nerves & recovery
- Skin
Location
On the face, directly below the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic bone.
Needling
Depth:
0.3–0.5 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular, or oblique for facial paralysis
Functions
- Expels wind and relieves facial pain
- Reduces swelling and benefits the face
Indications
Facial paralysis and twitchingtrigeminal neuralgiatoothache of the upper jawswelling of the cheekyellowing of the eyes
Clinical Notes
A key local point in facial paralysis and in trigeminal neuralgia affecting the maxillary division.
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