SJ 18-23

Question 1

SJ 18 Location

Answer 1

In the center of the mastoid process, at the junction of the middle and lower third of the curve formed by SJ17 and SJ20 posterior to the helix

Question 2

SJ 18 Needling

Answer 2

Subcutaneously 0.3- 0.5 inch or prick with a three-edged needle to cause bleeding

Question 3

SJ 18 Actions

Answer 3

1. Benefits the ears
2. Calms fright and pacifies wind

Question 4

SJ 19 Location

Answer 4

Posterior to the ear, at the junction of the upper and middle third of the curve formed by SJ17 and SJ20 behind the helix

Question 5

SJ 19 Needling

Answer 5

Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 6

SJ 19 Actions

Answer 6

1. Benefits the ears and clears heat
2. Calms fright and relieves tetany

Question 7

SJ 19 Indications

Answer 7

Nerve plexus
Stiffness/ rigidity in neck/back
Twitching of limbs
Lock jaw

Question 8

SJ 20 Location

Answer 8

Directly above the ear apex, within the hair line

Question 9

SJ 20 Needling

Answer 9

Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 10

SJ 20 Actions

Answer 10

1. Benefits the ears
2. Benefits the teeth, gums and lips
3. Clears heat

Question 11

SJ 21 Location

Answer 11

In the depression anterior to the supratragic notch and behind the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible. The point is located with the mouth open.

Question 12

SJ 21 Needling

Answer 12

Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 13

SJ 21 Actions

Answer 13

1. Benefits the ears
2. Clears heat

Question 14

SJ 21 Indications

Answer 14

Statin tubes but 17 is better
Ears but SJ 3 and 21 better

Question 15

SJ 21 Cautions

Answer 15

Following needling, mouth can be closed, but no talking

Question 16

SJ 22 Location

Answer 16

Anterior and superior to SJ21, at the level with the root of the auricle, on the posterior border of the hairline of the temple where the superficial temporal artery passes

Question 17

SJ 22 Needling

Answer 17

Avoid puncturing the artery, puncture obliquely 0.1 - 0.3 inch

Question 18

SJ 22 Actions

Answer 18

1. Expels wind and alleviates pain

Question 19

SJ 23 Location

Answer 19

In the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow

Question 20

SJ 23 Needling

Answer 20

Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 21

SJ 23 Actions

Answer 21

1. Eliminates wind and alleviates pain
2. Benefits the eyes

Question 22

SJ 23 Indications

Answer 22

Headaches from Liver yang rising
Interior wind
Eyelid twitching
Wind stroke, neuralgia

Question 23

SJ 22 Indication

Answer 23

Stroke/wind strike
Shaoyang one sided headaches