颊车
ST-6
颊车Jiache
Meridian
Stomach channel
Pinyin name
jiá chē
Location
One finger's width forward and upward from the corner of the lower jaw, on the masseter muscle.
Needling
At an angle to ST-4, 0.3–0.5 cun.
Functions
blows out the wind, opens its jaws relieves facial pain
Indications
toothache, trismus facial nerve palsy jaw pain
Notes
Local facial point: for toothache, jaw spasm, and facial nerve paresis.
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.