TE21
Ermen(TE21,耳门) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian of Hand.
Location
In a depression formed when the mouth is opened, anterior to and slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible.
Indication
- ①Deafness, tinnitus, otorrhea ;
- ②toothache, temporo-mandibular joint(TMJ) syndrome.
Method
Perpendicular insertion 0. 5～1 cun, with the mouth open.
TE21