Introduction To Acupoints

Convulsion Vessel

Acupoint Name:Convulsion Vessel Acupoint

Acupoint Code:TE-18

PinYin:chimai

Associated Meridian:The Sanjiao channel of Hand, Lesser Yang

Main Diseases for Treatment

Headaches, deafness, tinnitus, convulsions in children, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Acupoint Location

In the head, at the center of the mastoid process behind the ear, between the points Angle Vertex (TE-20) and Wind Screen (TE-17), at the intersection of the middle and lower one-third along the line connecting the helix of the ear. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Sit upright or lie on your side. The point where the hairline behind the ear is level with the opening of the external auditory canal is the location of this acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

TE-18:Convulsion Vessel(chimai)
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