Erjian

English:	Tip of the Ear
Also Known As:

Location

• At the apex of the ear.
  Note: Fold the auricle, the point is at the apex of the fold.

Needling

• Perpendicular insertion 0.1 cun.
• Puncture perpendicularly 0.1 to 0.2 cun.
• Prick to bleed.
• Moxibustion is applicable (3-5 cones).

Command Functions

Actions

• Clears Heat
• Dissipates swelling
• Benefits the eyes and throat

Indications

Redness, swelling and pain of the eyes Superficial visual obstruction Nebula One-sided headache

Pain and swelling of the throat Mumps High fever

Combinations

Contraindications

Notes

• For superficial visual obstruction, use five cones of moxa.