ST-06, Jiá Chē, 颊车, Jaw Bone
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| Categories |
| Ghost point |
| Location |
| Clench teeth, spread lips • Find the highest point of the masseter muscle • About 1 finger-breadth anterior and superior (45 degrees?) to the jaw angle at the highest point of the mass ether muscle. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Transverse Depth: 0.3 to 0.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 cun • Transverse insertion to join with such points as ST-4, ST-5, ST-7 • Transverse insertion towards the upper or lower jaw for toothache |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| GHOST POINT – during epilepsy attack, calm people with Shen disorder – with Du24 |
| Energetics 2 |
| FACE: mumps, trigeminal neuralgia, Bell’s Palsy , facial paralysis … |
| Energetics 3 |
| LOWER TEETH: (Local problem) |
| Energetics 4 |
| JAW: lock jaw, tightness of muscles • LOCAL PROBLEMS: face and sense organs |
| Energetics 5 |
| THREADING: SI18 to ST6 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; horizontal threading; indicated for Bell’s palsy, facial spasm, toothache)[Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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