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[Location] on the cheek, in the depression one finger-breadth (middle finger) anterior and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where m.masseter attaches, at the prominence of the muscle when the teeth are clenched.

[Needing and Moxibustion Method] perpendicular insertion0.3~0.4cun or oblique insertion 0.7~0.9cun towards to  Dichang; moxibustion is applicable.

[Indications] facial distortion, cheek swelling, toothache, trismus, hoarseness of voice, pain and rigidity of the neck.

[Common compatibility]

(1) facial distortion, cheek swelling, toothache—-with Dichang, Hegu, Yangbai, Cuanzhu.

(2) toothache, temporomandibular arthritis—-with Hegu.

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