Erjian EX-HN6 :Location, Function, Indication, Method

Erjian-EX-HN6
Erjian-EX-HN6

Nomenclature of erjian:

English Name/Meaning: Tip of the ear
Chinese Name: 耳尖
Chinese Pinyin: Taiyang

Location:

On the top region of the auricle, fold the auricle forward, erjian is at the apex of the auricle.

Functions and Indications  :

  • Erjian clears heat and reduces swelling so is good for various eye disorders like redness, swelling and pain of the eye, hordeolum, blurring of vision.
  • Also alleviates fever.
  • Also good for swelling and pain in the throat, headache, vertigo.

Method :

  • Puncture perpendicularly 0.1-0.2 cun.
  • Prick to induce bleeding.

Remark:

  • Good for fever, especially for children.
  • Indirect moxibustion for vision disorders.

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