Tinggong
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
- main point for ear diseases, such as tinnitus, deafness, etc.
- 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.