TE22 is located in the depression anterior to the root of the tragus, at the level of the upper angle of the ear, in a fossa between the anterior border of the tragus and the temporal process.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
Drains Heat and Dampness from the eye-ear region
Resolves facial swelling, neuralgia, and tension
Relaxes facial muscles and helps in cases of facial paralysis
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What is it for
Swelling around the eyes and auricular region
Temporal pain
Facial neuralgia
Facial nerve palsy, trismus, peripheral paralysis
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In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with TE22, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Erheliao, 'Fissure of the Ear and Eyebrow', is an excellent point to release the superficial facial meridians in cases of Damp-Heat accumulation or Wind stagnation. Often used with TE23, SI18, and ST2 in protocols for eye and facial motor disorders.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
Interactive 3D visualization of the point
Complete functions and therapeutic indications
Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
Complete pathway of the meridian of Triple Burner
Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
Associated pathology sheets
Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin