GB2 (Tinghui, “Meeting of Hearing”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located anterior to the tragus, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible, in the depression formed when the mouth is open. It benefits the ears and clears heat.
Anterior to the tragus, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible, in the depression formed when the mouth is open.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun, with the mouth open. Avoid the superficial temporal artery.
Benefits the ears and clears heat.
Tinnitus, deafness, earache, toothache, facial paralysis.
GB2, 'Meeting of Hearing', is a primary local point for all ear disorders, including tinnitus, deafness, otitis media, and ear pain. It effectively clears heat and dispels wind from the ear region, making it useful for sudden onset hearing loss or ringing in the ears. Its strong local action makes it a go-to point for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and facial paralysis. It is often needled with the mouth open for maximum effect.
GB2 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB2 (Tinghui) is located anterior to the tragus, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible, in the depression formed when the mouth is open.
GB2 benefits the ears and clears heat. Common clinical indications include tinnitus, deafness, earache, toothache, facial paralysis.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun, with the mouth open. Avoid the superficial temporal artery.
GB2 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).