Location
Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open.
Cautions
Avoid deep needling; caution with TMJ disorders.
Indications
Conditions for which SI19 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Benefit EarsBenefit EarsCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenDeafnessDischarge Ear PusDischarge Ear PusPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderEpilepsyAbdominal FullnessAbdominal FullnessHeart FullnessHeart FullnessToothacheToothacheTinnitusVoice LossVoice Loss
Protocols using SI19
- Cerebral Palsy, Motor Dysfunction, Posture Abnormalities – LI04, LI11, ST02, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, HT07, SI19, BL01, BL17, BL18, BL23, BL40, BL60, BL62, KD01, KD03, KD06, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, GB13, GB14, GB19, LV03, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV13, CV14, CV23, GV17, GV20, GV24 (Yu Hai-bo, Liu Yong-feng & Wu Li-xiong. Acupuncture Combined with Music Therapy for Treatment of 30 Cases of Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 243-246)
- Tinnitus, Tinnitus Kidney-yin-deficiency – SI19, BL26, KD13, TB21, GB02 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-397)
- Jaw Pain, Temporomandibular Disorder, Immobility Jaw Mouth Opening – LI04, ST06, ST07, SI19, GB20 (https://doi.org/10.1177/25785478251385389)
- Sweating, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Irritability, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, Dyspareunia, Bone Pain, Menstrual Irregularity, Perimenopausal Syndrome – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, SI19, KD03, KD07, GB20, GB34, GB39, LV03, LV05, CV04, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-198)
- Myofascial Pain, Orofacial Pain, Arthralgia Temporomandibular – LI04, ST06, SI19, TB03, GB20, GB34, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32075)
- Tinnitus, Hearing Loss Sensorineural – SI19, TB17, GB02 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.06.009)
- Jaw Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Temporomandibular Disorder – LI04, ST06, ST07, SI19, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241204-k0004)
- Tinnitus, Hearing Loss Sudden – SI17, SI19, BL23, KD03, TB03, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, GB20, GB37, LV03, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.27282/d.cnki.gsdzu.2020.000863)
- Tinnitus – ST36, SI19, TB03, TB17, GB07, GB08, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000034315)
- Chronic Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Masticatory Muscle Pain, Restricted Movement Jaw – LI18, ST06, ST07, SI19, TB17, GB20, GB21 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2024.101044)
- Masticatory Pain, Temporomandibular Pain, Myofascial Pain Jaw – LI04, LI11, SI19, BL02, TB23, GB20, GB21, GB34, LV02, CV23 (https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-7757-2020-1035)
- Tinnitus, Hearing Loss Sudden – SI17, SI19, GB02, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-12-97)