SI18 (Quanliao, “Cheekbone Crevice”) is an acupuncture point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Situated directly below the outer canthus, in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. It eliminates wind and alleviates pain.
Situated directly below the outer canthus, in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Eliminates wind and alleviates pain.
Facial paralysis, toothache, swelling of the cheek, twitching of eyelids.
SI18 is a key local point for facial disorders, particularly those affecting the cheekbone and jaw. It is highly effective for facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, and toothache, especially in the upper jaw. Its ability to eliminate wind and alleviate pain makes it a go-to point for wind-cold or wind-heat induced facial pain and swelling. It is frequently needled towards ST7 for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
SI18 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
Situated directly below the outer canthus, in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma.
SI18 eliminates wind and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include facial paralysis, toothache, swelling of the cheek, twitching of eyelids.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
SI18 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).