ST7 (Xiaguan, “Lower Gate”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located anterior to the ear, in the depression inferior to the zygomatic arch, anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible. This point is located when the mouth is closed. It dispels wind and alleviates pain in the jaw and ear.
Anterior to the ear, in the depression inferior to the zygomatic arch, anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible. This point is located when the mouth is closed.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the superficial temporal artery.
Dispels wind and alleviates pain in the jaw and ear.
Deafness, tinnitus, otitis media, toothache, facial paralysis, pain in the temporomandibular joint.
ST7 is a vital local point for dispelling wind and alleviating pain in the jaw and ear region. It is a primary point for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, toothache, and facial paralysis. It is also effective for ear problems such as tinnitus and deafness, especially when associated with local obstruction. It is often combined with ST6 for jaw pain.
ST7 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST7 (Xiaguan) is located anterior to the ear, in the depression inferior to the zygomatic arch, anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible. This point is located when the mouth is closed.
ST7 dispels wind and alleviates pain in the jaw and ear. Common clinical indications include deafness, tinnitus, otitis media, toothache, facial paralysis, pain in the temporomandibular joint.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the superficial temporal artery.
ST7 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).