SI19

Tinggong

Tinggong(SI19,听宫) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian of Hand.

Meaning

Ting, hearing; gone, palace. Tinggong refers to the ear. The point is located in front of the ear and is indicated in otological diseases.

Location

Between the targus and the mandibular joint where a depression is formed when the mouth is slightly open.

Indication

1. main point for ear diseases, such as tinnitus, deafness, etc.
2. pain of the mandibular joint, difficulty in opening the mouth.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 1-1.2cun. When the mouth is open in locating the point, better to put something in the mouth to fix the position.