Acupuncture Points for Ear Fullness

4 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Ear Fullness

How often each point appears across the 4 entries ranked highest for Ear Fullness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB02Hearing ConvergenceGallbladder Meridian3 of 4
  • SI19Palace Of HearingSmall Intestine Meridian3 of 4
  • TB21Ear GateTriple Burner Meridian3 of 4
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian2 of 4
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel2 of 4
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 4
  • TB17HurricaneTriple Burner Meridian2 of 4
  • GB08Leading ValleyGallbladder Meridian1 of 4
  • GV24Spirit CourtGoverning Vessel1 of 4
  • KD01Bubbling SpringKidney Meridian1 of 4
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 4
  • SI16Celestial WindowsSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 4

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

SI19 · KD01 · TB21 · GB02

Point 1 of 4

SI19Palace Of Hearing

SI19 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 聽宮 (tīng gōng)

🎯 Location: Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open.

⚠️ Cautions: Needle with the mouth open, and avoid deep needling towards the tympanic membrane.

🛡️ Treats: Tinnitus, Deafness, Epilepsy, Voice Loss, Toothache

Study-reported

Needling + Moxibustion

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000004062 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SI19, TB21, GB02 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/2050313X17711861 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

100%

SI19 · TB17 · TB21 · GB02 · GB08 · GB20 · GV20 · GV24

Point 1 of 8

SI19Palace Of Hearing

SI19 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 聽宮 (tīng gōng)

🎯 Location: Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open.

⚠️ Cautions: Needle with the mouth open, and avoid deep needling towards the tympanic membrane.

🛡️ Treats: Tinnitus, Deafness, Epilepsy, Voice Loss, Toothache

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/2050313X17711861 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SI19, TB21, GB02 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000004062 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

LI04 · TB17 · GB20 · LV03 · GV20

Point 1 of 5

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · 6 sessions

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1089/acu.2022.0012 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. TB17, GB20, GV20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/2050313X17711861 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

100%

LI04 · ST07 · ST36 · SI16 · SI19 · TB16 · TB21 · GB02

Point 1 of 8

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture + Point injection

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3831/KPI.2026.29.2.233 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SI19, TB21, GB02 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000004062 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 4 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling3 of 4
  • Electroacupuncture2 of 4
  • Moxibustion1 of 4
  • Point injection1 of 4

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

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