Location
On the face anterior to the ear in the depression the between zygomatic arch and mandibular notch; point is located with mouth closed.
Cautions
Caution with temporal artery.
Indications
Conditions for which ST07 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Benefit EarsBenefit EarsBenefit JawBenefit JawBenefit MouthBenefit MouthBenefit TeethBenefit TeethDeafnessDeviation EyeDeviation EyeFacial DroopFacial DroopDischarge Ear PusDischarge Ear PusEyesight / Vision DizzyDizzy VisionJaw Dislocated StiffnessImmobility Jaw DislocatedItchiness EarItchiness EarMyalgia FacialMyalgia FacialPainCheek PainCheek PainEar PainEar PainFacial PainFacial PainGums Inferior PainGums Inferior PainHeadacheHeadacheJaw Tempero Mandibular PainJaw Tempero-mandibular PainTeeth Inferior Jaw PainTeeth Inferior Jaw PainToothacheToothacheChannel StagnationChannel Stagnation SwellingCheek SwellingCheek SwellingTetanusTinnitusYawning
Protocols using ST07
- Facial Paralysis, Paralysis Facial, Bell's Palsy – LI04, ST04, ST06, ST07, TB17, GB14 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250622)
- Paralysis, Paralysis Facial, Urinary Dysfunction, Sensory Disturbance, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Neurological Deficit Acute – ST04, ST06, ST07, BL08, GB06, GB18, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000005562)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia, Facial Pain – LI04, LI10, LI20, ST02, ST07, ST08, TB17, GB02, GB14, GB20, CV24 (https://doi.org/10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.Z20180246)
- Facial Pain, Jaw Pain, Temporomandibular Disorder – LI04, ST06, ST07, SI19, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcae094)
- Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Bell Palsy – LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, CV24 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/5419407)
- Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Atrophy Facial Muscle – LI04, LI20, ST04, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB23, GB12, GB20, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05696-6)
- 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)
- 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)
- Facial Paralysis, Paralysis Facial – LI10, LI20, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST36, SI18, GB01, GB14 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250433)
- Facial Pain, Neck Pain, Ear Pain, Paralysis Facial, Facial Weakness – LI04, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, TB17, GB14 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-12-158)
- Facial Paralysis, Spasm Facial, Synkinesis Facial – LI04, ST07, ST36, ST44, TB17, LV03, GV16, GV20, GV24, XH05 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000049719)
- Facial Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Masticatory Muscle Pain, Headache Tmd, Jaw Dysfunction – LI04, ST06, ST07, SI19, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcae094)