ST 7 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Below the Joint
• Pinyin Name: Xiaguan
• Chinese Character: 下關

ST 7 Clinical Usages

• TMJ, facial pain, lower jaw toothache.
• Hearing issues, deafness, tinnitus, ear pain, ear discharge/infections.

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•   Study Finds Acupuncture Effective for Chronic Tinnitus
•   Exploring the "how" of acupuncture - infrared radiation spectrum to illustrate point activity
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This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Liver Wind

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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".

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