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Base de connaissancesPoints d’acupuncture

GB-3

Shangguan

Above the Joint

Autres nomsUpper Hinge · Upper Pass

Méridien
Vésicule biliaire
Classification
Point de croisement

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Localisation

  1. 01On the upper border of the zygomatic arch, directly above ST-7 Xiaguan.
  2. 02Anterior to the ear, in the hollow on the zygomatic arch's upper border, directly above ST-7 Xiaguan.

Puncture

  1. 01Straight needling, 0.7 to 1 cun deep.
  2. 02Puncture perpendicularly, 0.3 to 0.5 cun deep. Note: deep insertion is not recommended.
  3. 03Moxibustion may also be used.

Fonctions du point

Meeting point of the Stomach and San Jiao channels

Actions

  • Eliminates Wind
  • Benefits the ears
  • Activates the channel
  • Alleviates pain

Indications

  • Tinnitus
  • Deafness
  • Otitis media
  • Toothache
  • Lockjaw
  • Facial paralysis
  • Upper jaw toothache
  • Stiffness of the lips
  • Hemiplegia
  • Clonic spasm
  • Headache
  • Diplacusis
  • Deviation of the eye and mouth
  • Purulent ear discharge
  • Dimness of vision
  • Facial pain
  • Aversion to Wind and Cold
  • Chills and fever
  • Tetany leading to bone pain

Précautions

Deep needling is not advisable.

Notes

This point is occasionally needled 0.5 cun anterior to its textbook location.