Stomach 7, Abbreviated as ST 7, Transliterated Xiaguan in Chinese, Below the Arch in English.
ST 7 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the face, anterior to the ear, in the depression between the zygomatic arch and the condyloid process of the mandible.
ST 7 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Deafness, tinnitus
- Toothache
- Nasal congestion
- Wry face, difficulty in opening the mouth, pain in the face – TMJ, trigeminal neuralgia
ST 7 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Clears obstructions in the meridian, benefits the ears, jaw and teeth.
Classification:
Crossing point of the Stomach and Gall Bladder Meridians.