Xiaguan (7E)

Location of Xiaguan

Of Jiache, I go up vertically until I come up against the top of the zygomatic arch. THE point Xiaguan is just below.

It is identified by asking the patient to gently open their jaw and positioning their index finger in front.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• This is the most important point for ATM (temporomandibular joint);
• It is also used for dental pain, facial paralysis;
• Local point for ear pathologies: deafness, tinnitus, otitis.