TE22

Erheliao

Erheliao(TE22,耳和髎) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian of Hand.

Location

Posterior to the temporal hairline, level with the root of the auricle and at the posterior border of the superior temporal artery.

Indication

• ①Headache, tinnitus;
• ②trismus and wry mouth.

Method

Avoid puncturing the artery, puncture obliquely 0.1-0.3 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.