Acupoints for Benefit Jaw

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Points indicated for benefit:jaw

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ST06Jaw Bone

ST06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 頰車 (jiá chē)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: wind, pain, deviation:eye, deviation:mouth, mumps

ST07Below The Arch

ST07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 下關 (xià guān)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: tinnitus, swelling, pain, deafness, deviation:eye

GB07Temporal Hairline Curve

GB07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲鬢 (qū bìn)

🎯 Location: On the head at the crossing point of the vertical posterior border of the temple and horizontal line through ear apex.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

🛡️ Treats: vomiting, wind, deviation:eye, deviation:mouth, voice:loss

Using Acupoints for Benefit Jaw

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent benefit:jaw
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.