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Channel: Non-Channel Point

Modern location: An acupoint located at the apex of the ear.

Classic location: On the tip of the ear. The point is located by folding the ear. (Zhēn Jiǔ Dà Chéng)

Local anatomy: The posterior auricular artery and vein. The auriculotemporal nerve.

Modern indications: Eye screens; acute conjunctivitis; redness, swelling and pain of the eyes; high fever.

Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.1‒0.2 cùn insertion, or let three to five drops of blood. Moxa: 3‒5 cones; pole 3‒5 min.

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