San Jiao (Triple Burner) 22, He Liao
和髎, hé liǎo, "Harmony Bone-Hole"


Is this Acupuncture Point effective in the clinic? +1 Log in to vote Log in to vote
Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Er He Liaoěr hé liǎo耳和髎Ear Harmony Bone-Hole
He Konghé kōng和空Harmony Hollow
Meridian
Meridian:
San Jiao (Triple Burner)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Anterior and superior to Ermen (SJ-21), at the level with the root of the auricle, on the posterior border of the hairline of the temple where the superficial temporal artery passes.
  • Deadman
Approximately 0.5 cun anterior to the upper border of the root of the ear, in a slight depression on the posterior border of the hairline of the temple.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the auriculotemporal nerve, on the course of the temporal branch of the facial nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The superficial temporal artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Avoid puncturing the artery, puncture obliquely 0.1-0.3 inch.
  • Deadman

Special Groups:
  • Exit Point - San Jiao (Triple Burner)

  • Embed this Acupuncture Chart into your website:

    Learn more about Rootdown's Embeddable Acupuncture Chart