Jiache ST6

NAMES - MERIDIAN:

• Jiache, Jaw Bone – Stomach Meridian

• Huyệt Giáp xa – Kinh Túc dương minh vị

• L'os de la mâchoire – Méridien de l'estomac

• 頰車, jiá chē – 足阳明胃经

• hyeop geo 협거, kyō sha – 족양명위경

Vietnamese Name Other: 

• Co quan, Khuc nha, Quy sang

• The point is located on both sides of the cheeks, so it is called Jia; The lower jaw bone is like a wheel (che). The point is located there, so it's called Jiache (Chinese Medicine Cuong Muc).

Abbreviated in English : ST6

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS:

• Dissipates wind and heat

• Tonifies teeth, joints

• Relieves pain and facilitates circulation in transverse anastomoses

INDICATIONS :

• Acute inflammations of the oral cavity

• Mumps

• Facial paresis

ASSOCIATIONS

• Combine with Daying ST5, Hegu LI4, Chengjiang CV24 for pulpitis, periodontitis.

• Combine with Dicang ST4 to treat skewed eyes and distorted mouth.

• Combine with Dicang ST4, Hegu LI4, Tinghui GB2, Renzhong DU26, Chengjiang CV24 to treat misaligned eyes and distorted mouth.

• Combine with Dicang ST4, Jingming BL1 treatment of facial paralysis, peripheral nerve VII paralysis.

• Combine with Yongquan KI1, Xingjian LV2, Hegu LI4, Erjian LI2, Neiting ST44 to treat toothache caused by the interior fire flaring up.

• Combine with Yifeng TE17, Hegu LI4 for acute inflammation of amydales, mumps.

• Combine with Xiaguan ST7, Hegu LI4, Yatongxue (New acupoint), Neiting ST44 to treat toothache.

• Combine with Hegu LI4, Chengjiang CV24 to treat Aphasia and/ or Mutism.

• Combine with Hegu LI4, Chengjiang CV24 treats clenching mouth.

• Combine with Renzhong DU26 suffered a cerebrovascular accident and foamed at the mouth.

References :

Some documents of traditional medicine of China and Vietnam

TECHNIQUES

• 0.3-0.5 CUN vertical

• 0.7-0.9 subcutaneous CUN towards ST4

• Moxibustion

LOCATION AND FIND THE ACUPOINT:

Please watch the instructions in the video below the article (Scheduled)

SOME NOTABLE RECENT APPLIED STUDIES:

• Chen, L., Gu, Y., Zhang, J., & Wang, L. (2016). Clinical observation of Jiache acupoint injection combined with massage in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 14(3), 187-190. This study is a clinical observation of the effectiveness of Jiache acupoint injection combined with massage in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. The authors found that the combination treatment significantly reduced pain and improved range of motion in patients with myofascial pain syndrome.

• Guo, Y., & Wu, S. (2015). Clinical Observation of Jiache Acupoint Sticking Combined with Sodium Hyaluronate Injection for Facial Paralysis. China Medical Herald, 12(12), 90-92. This study is a clinical observation of the effectiveness of Jiache acupoint sticking combined with sodium hyaluronate injection in the treatment of facial paralysis. The authors found that the combination treatment significantly improved facial muscle function in patients with facial paralysis.

• He, J., & Chen, H. (2019). Clinical observation of Jiache acupoint combined with ginger moxibustion in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 17(6), 389-392. This study is a clinical observation of the effectiveness of Jiache acupoint combined with ginger moxibustion in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. The authors found that the combination treatment significantly reduced menstrual pain and improved quality of life in patients with primary dysmenorrhea.

• Li, J., Li, X., Li, L., Li, B., Li, H., Li, S., ... & Li, Y. (2018). Effect of Jiache (ST6) acupoint electroacupuncture on stress-induced gastric hypersensitivity and its underlying mechanisms in rats. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018. This study is an animal study that investigated the effect of Jiache (ST6) acupoint electroacupuncture on stress-induced gastric hypersensitivity and its underlying mechanisms in rats. The authors found that electroacupuncture at Jiache acupoint significantly reduced gastric hypersensitivity and inflammation in rats exposed to stress.

• Liu, W., Liu, Y., Wang, S., Zhang, X., & Yan, L. (2018). Clinical observation of Jiache acupoint combined with auricular point sticking in the treatment of insomnia. Chinese Journal of Traditional Medical Science and Technology, 25(4), 418-419. This study is a clinical observation of the effectiveness of Jiache acupoint combined with auricular point sticking in the treatment of insomnia. The authors found that the combination treatment significantly improved sleep quality and reduced insomnia symptoms in patients with insomnia.

• Liu, Z., & Huang, C. (2015). Clinical observation of Jiache acupoint combined with auricular point pressing in the treatment of migraine. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 13(4), 234-238. This study is a clinical observation of the effectiveness of Jiache acupoint combined with auricular point pressing in the treatment of migraine. The authors found that the combination treatment significantly reduced the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks in patients with migraine.

• Shen, Y., Xu, Q., Zhang, J., Yu, Y., & Wang, Y. (2019). Clinical observation of Jiache acupoint combined with scalp acupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke depression. Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 38(11), 1360-1363. This study is a clinical observation of the effectiveness of Jiache acupoint combined with scalp acupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke depression. The authors found that the combination treatment significantly reduced depression symptoms in patients with post-stroke depression.

• Xu, J., Huang, Y., & Wen, Y. (2014). Clinical Observation of Jiache Acupoint Injection in Treatment of Cervical Vertigo. Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, 21(4), 69-70. This study is a clinical observation of the effectiveness of Jiache acupoint injection in the treatment of cervical vertigo. The authors found that Jiache acupoint injection was effective in reducing vertigo symptoms in patients with cervical vertigo.

• Zhang, X., Wang, Y., Huang, W., Chen, R., & Chen, J. (2017). The efficacy and safety of Jiache acupuncture for dysphagia after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine, 2017. This study is a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that examined the effectiveness and safety of Jiache acupuncture for dysphagia after stroke. The authors found that Jiache acupuncture significantly improved swallowing function in stroke patients with dysphagia.

• Zhou, Q., Zhang, X., & Shen, Y. (2018). The effect of Jiache acupoint injection on cervical spondylosis with vertebral artery type vertigo. Journal of New Chinese Medicine, 50(11), 75-77. This study is a clinical observation of the effectiveness of Jiache acupoint injection in the treatment of cervical spondylosis with vertebral artery type vertigo. The authors found that Jiache acupoint injection significantly improved vertigo symptoms in patients with cervical spondylosis and vertebral artery type vertigo.

NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS THESE STUDIES:

Notable highlights across the studies include the effectiveness of Jiache acupuncture or acupoint injection in improving symptoms and quality of life in patients with dysphagia after stroke, cervical vertigo, primary dysmenorrhea, post-stroke depression, facial paralysis, myofascial pain syndrome, insomnia, stress-induced gastric hypersensitivity, migraine, and cervical spondylosis with vertebral artery type vertigo. 

These studies suggest that Jiache acupoint may be a useful addition to the treatment options for these common diseases.