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顴髎

Synonyms:
  1. 颧髎
  2. SI18
  3. Quanliao

Quanliao
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Quanliao(SI18,颧髎) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian of Hand.

Location

Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic bone.

Indication

Deviation of the mouth eye, flickering eyelids,and other facial problems.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.