Acupoints for Ear Swelling

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Points indicated for Ear Swelling

These points list this symptom among their indications. That is an index lookup, not a protocol – no study selected them together, and no cause has been differentiated. Reference only.

SI02Front Valley

SI02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 前谷 (qián gǔ)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the crease in the front of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger at the junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Tinnitus, Coughing Blood, Chest Fullness, Back Pain

SI04Wrist Bone

SI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腕骨 (wàn gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the ulnar side of the palm in the depression the between base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Heat, Spleen Deficiency

TB20Angle Vertex

TB20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Triple Burner Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 角孫 (jiǎo sūn)

🎯 Location: Directly above the ear apex within the hair line.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Tinnitus, Heat, Swelling, Deafness, Toothache

TB21Ear Gate

TB21 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Triple Burner Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 耳門 (ěr mén)

🎯 Location: In the depression the anterior to the supratragic notch and behind posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with auricular cartilage.

🛡️ Treats: Tinnitus, Heat, Swelling, Deafness, Headache

GB12Mastoid Process

GB12 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 完骨 (wán gǔ)

🎯 Location: In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

🛡️ Treats: Wind, Pain, Deviation Eye, Facial Droop, Epilepsy

Using Acupoints for Ear Swelling

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 Ear Swelling
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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