Names Of Quan Liao
SI 18 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Cheek Bone Hole
- Pinyin Name: Quan Liao
- Chinese Character: 顴髎
Where Is SI 18 ?
SI 18 Location
- Directly below the outer canthus of the eye in a depression on the lower border of the zygoma.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is SI 18 Used For?
SI 18 Clinical Usages
- Local point for facial disorders, Bell's palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, spasm, twitching of the eyelids, facial muscles, etc..
- Upper jaw tootache.
- Yellowing of the sclera.
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How Is SI 18 Categorized?
What Diagnostic Patterns May Use SI 18 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Conditions May Use SI 18 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Points Are Near SI 18 ?
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- Loss of smell or taste, nasal discharge, any nose a/or sinus issues, nasal polyps, rhinitis, sinusitis, allergies. Often combined with LI 19 and other local points.
- Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Sinus issues, often combined with LI 17 and the huatuo of C3.
(EX) Bitong Nose Opening
- Local point for nasal issues - obstruction, congestion, sinusitis, rhinitis.
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