Acupoints for Yawning
Searching for acupoints that may help with yawning.
Related Symptoms
Points indicated for yawning
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.
ST07Below The Arch
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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
SP06Three Yin Intersection
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 三陰交 (sān yīn jiāo)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy except for labor induction.
🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, distension:abdomen
BL20Spleen Shu Point
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 脾俞 (pí yú)
🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du6 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.
🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, deficiency:qi:spleen
Using Acupoints for Yawning
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 yawning
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.