bubble_chart Etymology "Er" (耳), ear; "men" (門), door. The acupoint is located in front of ear, resembling a gateway.
bubble_chart Location
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Ermen (TE21) acupoints
(adapted from "Meridians and Acupoints")
On facial cheek area, anterior to tragus of ear, at the posterior border of condylar process of mandible. It forms a depression when mouth is open.
bubble_chart Anatomy
- Nerve: auriculotemporal nerve, facial nerve.
- Vessels: anterior branches of superficial temporal artery and vein.
bubble_chart Manipulation
Insert while mouth is open, slightly downward and backward to a depth of 0.8 to 1 cun. Be careful to avoid anterior auricular artery. Moxibustion with a moxa stick for 5 to 15 minutes.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Improve hearing, benefit jaw.
- Classical: tinnitus, deafness, vertigo, toothache, lockjaw, stiff lips, head and jaw pain, lumpago.
- Modern: otitis media, temporomandibular joint disorder, Meniere's disease.
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