Introduction To Acupoints

Jaw Bone

Acupoint Name:Jaw Bone Acupoint

Acupoint Code:ST-6

PinYin:jiache

Associated Meridian:The Stomach channel of Foot, Yang Bright

Main Diseases for Treatment

1.Otorhinolaryngology system diseases: Toothache, pulpitis, periodontitis, mumps, temporomandibular joint inflammation, masseter spasm;
2.Nervous system diseases: Facial nerve paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia;
3.Others: Sequelae of cerebrovascular diseases, goiter.

Acupoint Location

On the cheek, in front and above the angle of the jaw, about one horizontal finger width below the ear, where a depression appears in the bulging muscle when chewing. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Step 1: Sit upright or lie on your back.
Step 2: When you clench your teeth, the muscle that bulges is the masseter muscle.
Step 3: At the highest point of the masseter muscle, press where it indents and feels sore and swollen, which is the location of the acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

ST-6:Jaw Bone(jiache)
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