Location
One finger breadth (middle finger) anterior & superior to the lower angle of the mandible where masseter is prominent when teeth are clenched & depressive when it is pressed.
Cautions
Avoid in TMJ disorders.
Indications
Conditions for which ST06 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Benefit JawBenefit JawBenefit TeethBenefit TeethDeviation EyeDeviation EyeFacial DroopFacial DroopGums DisorderGums DisorderJaw Chewing StiffnessMouth Windstroke StiffnessStiff NeckImmobility Jaw ChewingImmobility Mouth WindstrokeImmobility NeckMumpsMyalgia FacialMyalgia FacialPainHeadacheHeadacheJaw PainJaw PainJaw Tempero Mandibular PainJaw Tempero-mandibular PainNeck PainNeck PainToothacheToothacheChannel StagnationChannel StagnationCheek SwellingCheek SwellingTension JawTension JawTetanusVoice LossVoice LossWind
Protocols using ST06
- Paralysis Facial, Bell's Palsy, Facial Weakness – LI04, LI11, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST25, ST36, SP06, KD03, GB14, GB20, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-023-03970-4)
- Facial Paralysis, Paralysis Facial – LI10, LI20, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST36, SI18, GB01, GB14 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250433)
- Tic Disorders – LI04, LI11, ST04, ST06, ST32, BL02, BL18, KD03, KD17, TB05, GB13, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV08, GV20, GV24 (Acupuncture Treatment in Pediatric Patients With Tic Disorders: A Prospective, Single-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07071428)
- Spasm Facial – LI04, ST04, ST06, SI18, TB17, GB01, LV03, GV14 (陈志强张宁. 浮针透穴结合热敏灸治疗面肌痉挛的临床观察. 四川中医 ., 2023 [CNKI])
- Facial Paralysis, Synkinesis Facial – ST01, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST06, GB14, CV24, GV24, GV26, XH03, XH04 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000049719)
- Jaw Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Temporomandibular Disorder – LI04, ST06, ST07, SI19, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241204-k0004)
- Myofascial Pain, Orofacial Pain, Arthralgia Temporomandibular – LI04, ST06, SI19, TB03, GB20, GB34, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32075)
- Neuralgia Trigeminal, Facial Trigeminal Pain, Burning Pain, Electric Shock Pain, Stabbing Pain – LI04, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, TB05, GB01 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-024-12433-x)
- Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Facial Paralysis Intractable – LI04, LI20, ST04, ST06, SI18, GB14, GB20, CV24, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1504089)
- Paralysis Facial – LI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SP06, SI18, TB05, TB17, GB14, LV03 (Yang Jin-sheng et al. 44 Cases of Peripheral Facial Paralysis Treated by the SXDZ-100 Nerve and Muscle Stimulator. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 182-185)
- Temporomandibular Pain, Orofacial Pain, Mouth-opening Limited – LI04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL10, GB20, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jams.2017.08.005)
- Headache, Temporomandibular Pain, Muscle Mastication Pain, Restriction Mandibular-movement, Joint-noise – LI04, ST06, ST36, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32075)