Ermen point is the name of the acupoint, which is derived from acupuncture and moxibustion Classics A and B. Belonging to the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Jing. Commonly used in modern times to treat conditions such as otitis media and mandibular arthritis.. There are ear temporal nerves, facial nerve branches, and superficial temporal arteries and veins.
[Location of acupoint selection]
In front of the notch on the tragus, behind the condyle of the mandible, there is a depression at the mouth opening.
【 Functions and Indications 】
Function: Reduce turbidity and enhance clarity. The Ear Gate acupoint has the functions of opening the ear opening, dispelling pathogenic heat, opening the opening and activating the ear, and relieving heat and activating collaterals.
Indications: Ear discharge pus, heavy hearing, tinnitus and deafness, toothache, periodontitis, jaw swelling, dizziness, neck and jaw pain, lip kissing, etc. (Ear Gate acupoint is one of the important acupoints for treating various ear diseases such as deafness and tinnitus).
Clinical compatibility
1: Tinggong, Tinghui, and Yifeng are used to treat tinnitus, deafness, and ear loss.
2: Equipped with cheek car, Xiaguan, and Hegu for treating toothache.
3: Used to treat mandibular arthritis with zygomatic, buccal, and facial hair extensions.