Tinghui (GB2)
Tinghui (GB2), “Auditory Convergence”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 2 of the 44 on the channel. Opens the ear orifices and benefits the jaw.
Location
On the face, in the depression between the intertragic notch and the condylar process of the mandible, with the mouth open.
Functions according to tradition
Opens the ear orifices and benefits the jaw.
Traditional indications
- Deafness
- Tinnitus
- Otitis
- Jaw pain
- Facial palsy
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
Needle with the mouth open; the superficial temporal artery runs in front.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- TE21 Ermen (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Deafness, Jaw pain, Otitis, Tinnitus
- SI19 Tinggong (Small Intestine): Deafness, Otitis, Tinnitus
- ST7 Xiaguan (Stomach): Deafness, Jaw pain, Tinnitus
- TE17 Yifeng (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Deafness, Tinnitus
- TE22 Erheliao (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Facial palsy, Tinnitus
- SI16 Tianchuang (Small Intestine): Deafness, Tinnitus
Point profile
- Code
- GB2
- Pinyin name
- Tīng Huì
- Characters
- 听会
- Translation
- Auditory Convergence
- Meridian
- Gallbladder
- Element
- Wood
- Topics
- Ear, Jaw, Palsy
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
