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S. Intestine
SHANGGUAN GB-3 • Headache, aversion to wind and cold, chills and fe-
AboveBladder
the Joint ver, hemiplegia, deviation of the mouth and eye,
Kidney lockjaw, tetany leading to bone pain, clonic spasm.
Meeting point of the Gall Bladder, Sanjiao
Pericardium
and Stomach
Sanjiao channels COMMENTARY
Although less important than its neighbouring point
Gall Bladder
LOCATION Xiaguan ST-7, Shangguan GB-3 may be used as a local
Liverto the ear, in a hollow above the upper border of
Anterior point in the treatment of disorders of the surrounding
Conception
the zygomatic arch, directly superior to Xiaguan ST-7. region, including the ears, eyes, face, teeth, jaw, lips and
Governing head. In the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia it is some-
Extra Points times needled 0.5 cun anterior to its textbook location.
Shangguan GB-3

Xiaguan ST-7 COMBINATIONS

• Hemiplegia with deviation of the mouth and eye:
Shangguan GB-3 and Xiaguan ST-7 (Supplementing Life).
• Lockjaw: Shangguan GB-3, Jiache ST-6 and Ahshi
points (Compilation).

LOCATION NOTE
First locate Xiaguan ST-7 at the lower border of the
zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condy-
loid process of the mandible. Then run the palpating
finger superiorly over the zygomatic arch into the hollow.

NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Caution: it is traditionally emphasised that deep needling
should be avoided at this point.

ACTIONS
Eliminates wind and benefits the ears
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

INDICATIONS
• Deafness, tinnitus, purulent discharge from the ear,
dimness of vision, pain of the face, toothache of the
upper jaw, stiffness of the lips.