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ST 5 - Acupuncture Point - Daying

ST 5 Names

Anterior to the angle of the mandible on the anterior border of the masseter muscle in a groove-like depression (facial artery groove), with cheeks bulged.
For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

Local point - Pain a/or swelling of the cheek/jaw, neck pain, lockjaw, toothache.
Stiff tongue leading to speech problems, frequent yawning.
Inability to close eye.

None listed.

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

Both SI 16 & SI 17 are Window of the Sky Points and are useful for throat distention, swelling, goiters, lumps in neck a/or throat, voice issues.
Ear issues - tinnitus, deafness, pain.
Local point for neck and/or shoulder problems.
Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the circulation within the vertebral artery and the occipital artery. Useful for occipital headache, alzheimer's, brain tumors, dyslexia, MS, and many brain issues related to circulation. Often used with Tian Dong as a starting point.
Falls into the category of Window of the Sky points within the Tam Healing system.

Both SI 16 & SI 17 are Window of the Sky Points and are useful for throat distention, swelling, goiters, lumps in neck a/or throat.
Chest oppression, wheezing, cough, asthma.
Ear issues - tinnitus, deafness.
Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the circulation to the brain, and the facial nerves. Useful for facial issues such as TMJ, gum problems, etc. Also used with headaches, hearing issues, dizziness and/or high blood pressure.
Falls into the category of Window of the Sky points within the Tam Healing system.

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