Chimai (TE18)
Chimai (TE18), “Spasm Vessel”, is a point on the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. It is point 18 of the 23 on the channel. Extinguishes internal Wind, calms infantile convulsions and benefits the ear.
Location
On the head, at the centre of the mastoid process, behind the ear.
Functions according to tradition
Extinguishes internal Wind, calms infantile convulsions and benefits the ear.
Traditional indications
- Infantile convulsions
- Tinnitus
- Headache
- Vomiting
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
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.
- GB10 Fubai (Gallbladder): Headache, Tinnitus
- GB11 Touqiaoyin (Gallbladder): Headache, Tinnitus
- GB9 Tianchong (Gallbladder): Headache
- SI4 Wangu (Small Intestine): Headache, Tinnitus
- BL14 Jueyinshu (Bladder): Vomiting
- BL47 Hunmen (Bladder): Vomiting
Point profile
- Code
- TE18
- Pinyin name
- Chì Mài
- Characters
- 瘈脉
- Translation
- Spasm Vessel
- Meridian
- San Jiao (Triple Burner)
- Element
- Fire
- Topics
- Ear, Children, Mental
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.
