Ear Disorders

LI-4 Hegu: This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger. Presence of sharp pain on deep pressure confirms the fact that you have hit the right point. Locate the point and then press in gently with the thumb of the opposite hand, placing the fingers underneath the acupoint, against the palm of the hand, for support. Press deeply and perpendicularly into the point, applying sustained pressure or small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 seconds to a minute.

SI-19 Tinggong: This point is located on the cheek, just near a prominent structure (called the tragus) present almost at the center of the ear. In the depression between the face and the front of the middle of the ear when the mouth is opened. Point should be stimulated in a pumping manner for about a minute.

KI-3 Taixi: Observe the inner aspect of the ankle. You will see a prominent, pointed bone over here, called the medial malleolus. At the back of teh ankle joint is a firm rope-like structure, called the Achilles tendon. Point is located. Place the fingers of the opposite hand behind the ankle for support and locate the point with the thumb. Apply pressure perpendicularly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, using sustained pressure or small rotations angled slightly upward towards the shin.

KI-5 Shuiquan: This point is located one thumb-width below the point KI-3. Stimulate point in a pumping manner or about a minute. midway between the tip of medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

SJ-21 Ermen: This point is located on the cheek just above the point SI-19. Directly in front of the top of the ear, 1 finger width above the depression that forms when the mouth is opened.

GB-2 Tinghui: Right in front of the place where the jawbone meets the earlobe.