TH 17

Acupuncture Point Theory

TH 17 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory

The acupuncture point "TH 17" , 翳風, is represented by "Yifeng" in pinyin and "Wind Screen" in english and may be found:

Posterior to lobule of ear in depression between the mandible and mastoid process.

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

Wind problems deriving from internal or external sources, Bell's palsy.
Ear problems, tinnitus, deafness, acute earache due to wind cold

Th 17 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:

Intersection Point of the TH & GB Channels

While not necessarily valid clinically, EX Xinming 1 (Xinming points were discovered by clinicians in t…), EX Xinming 2 (Xinming points were discovered by clinicians in t…) and SI 19 (Ear problems of any etiology, inflammation, deafn…) are nearby.

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