Names Of Xiaguan
ST 7 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Below the Joint
- Pinyin Name: Xiaguan
- Chinese Character: 下關
Where Is ST 7 ?
ST 7 Location
- On the face, anterior to the ear, in a depression between the zygomatic arch and the mandibular notch, with mouth closed.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is ST 7 Used For?
ST 7 Clinical Usages
- TMJ, facial pain, lower jaw toothache.
- Hearing issues, deafness, tinnitus, ear pain, ear discharge/infections.
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What Diagnostic Patterns May Use ST 7 ?
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 ST 7 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:
- Facial Pain
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
- Toothache
- Deafness (Hearing Loss)
- Tinnitus
- Otitis Media
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Points Are Near ST 7 ?
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