Plate shown for male body
Location
Face, depression below zygomatic arch, anterior to ear
Needling Depth
0.3–0.5 cun
Shallow — low depth risk.
Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.
Avoid facial nerve/artery.
Acupressure Self-Use
Indications: TMJ pain, Toothache, Bell's palsy
Technique: Press the depression below the cheekbone in front of the ear.
Duration: 1 min
Opens the jaw; treats the TMJ and facial nerve.
Trigger-Point Link
Masseter — referred to Teeth, jaw, and ear; bruxism pattern.
Appears in Formulas
Bell's palsy (Wind in face channels) — Local
Stomach Meridian Flow
Earth · Yang · peak 7–9 AMQi flowing along the Stomach — direction of animation reflects channel flow.
My notes on ST 7