# XH17 Saixian (Parotid Gland) – Extra Points: Head

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Location: On the cheek, at the midpoint of the line connecting the lower border of the ear lobe and the angle of the mandible..

Cautions: Caution in parotid infections or inflammation.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/xh17

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Heat, Mumps, Wind

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