Jiaosun (TE20)
Jiaosun (TE20), “Angle Vertex”, is a point on the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. It is point 20 of the 23 on the channel. Dispels Wind-Heat from the ear and eye and relieves swelling of the cheek.
Location
On the head, directly above the auricular apex.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind-Heat from the ear and eye and relieves swelling of the cheek.
Traditional indications
- Cheek swelling
- Earache
- Red eyes
- Toothache
- Migraine
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Two or more channels meet here, so it is credited with acting on all of them.
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.
- GB7 Qubin (Gallbladder): Cheek swelling, Migraine, Toothache
- GB5 Xuanlu (Gallbladder): Migraine, Toothache
- GB1 Tongziliao (Gallbladder): Migraine, Red eyes
- GB43 Xiaxi (Gallbladder): Migraine, Red eyes
- LI5 Yangxi (Large Intestine): Red eyes, Toothache
- GB15 Toulinqi (Gallbladder): Red eyes
Point profile
- Code
- TE20
- Pinyin name
- Jiǎo Sūn
- Characters
- 角孙
- Translation
- Angle Vertex
- Meridian
- San Jiao (Triple Burner)
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Ear, Eyes, Head & Neck
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.
