# Acupoints for Temporomandibular Pain

5 sourced protocols for Temporomandibular Pain. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/temporomandibular-pain

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV02 (Passing Between), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1590/1678-7757-2020-1035 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2017.08.005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate), GB02 (Hearing Convergence), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32075 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), TB21 (Ear Gate) | – | – | doi:10.5935/1806-0013.20160076 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241204-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI04 | Junction Valley | Large Intestine Meridian | On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. |
| LI11 | Pond At The Bend | Large Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus. |
| SI19 | Palace Of Hearing | Small Intestine Meridian | Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| TB23 | Silken Bamboo Hollow | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| GB21 | Shoulder Well | Gallbladder Meridian | On the shoulder directly above the nipple at the midpoint of the line connecting GV14 and acromion the at the highest point of the shoulder. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| LV02 | Passing Between | Liver Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 1st and 2nd toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| ST06 | Jaw Bone | Stomach Meridian | 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. |
| ST07 | Below The Arch | Stomach Meridian | On the face anterior to the ear in the depression the between zygomatic arch and mandibular notch; point is located with mouth closed. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| BL10 | Celestial Pillar | Bladder Meridian | 1.3 thumb widths lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of the trapezius. |
| GV20 | 100 Convergences | Governing Vessel | On the midline of the head 5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting apex of the ears. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| TB05 | Outer Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | 2 thumb widths proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist on the line connecting TB04 and tip of the olecranon the between radius and ulna. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| TB21 | Ear Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | 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. |
| GB02 | Hearing Convergence | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior to the intertragic notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible; point is located with mouth open. |

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