Jiaosun TE20

NAMES - MERIDIAN:

• Jiaosun, Minute Angle – Triple Energizer

• Huyệt Giác tôn – Kinh Thủ thiếu dương tam tiêu

• Angle Vertex – Méridien triple réchaufeur

• 角孫, jiǎo sūn – 手少阳三焦经

• gak son 각손, kaku son – 수소양삼초경

Abbreviated in English : TE20

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS:

Pain relief, bright eyes.

INDICATIONS :

• Otitis externa, red hot ear.

• Blurred eyes, pterygium eyes.

• Painful teeth, swollen gums.

• Mumps

• Migraine.

• Give up smoking.

ASSOCIATIONS

• Combine with TE17, TE21, GB20 to treat ear pain.

• Combine with ST6 to treat painful teeth that can't be chewed.

• Combine with GB20, EX-HN5, BL18, BL17 for optic nerve inflammation.

• Combine with SI8 to treat painful gums.

• Combine with ST36 to treat pterygium.

References :

Some documents of traditional medicine of China and Vietnam

TECHNIQUES

• Needle subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun.

• Moxibustion.

LOCATION AND FIND THE ACUPOINT:

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

SOME NOTABLE RECENT APPLIED STUDIES

• Chen L, Chen J, Chen Y, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) and Baihui (GV20) in treating anxiety disorders. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. 2022;20(2):125-130. This study investigated the efficacy of acupuncture at Jiaosun and Baihui acupoints in treating anxiety disorders, and found that both acupoints can effectively reduce anxiety and improve quality of life, but Jiaosun has a stronger effect on improving somatic symptoms.

• Chen L, Zhang H, Hu J, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) and Baihui (GV20) in treating vertigo. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. 2017;15(2):121-124. This study compared the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Jiaosun and Baihui acupoints in treating vertigo, and found that both acupoints can effectively alleviate vertigo symptoms, but Jiaosun has a stronger effect on reducing dizziness.

• Chen Y, Chen J, Chen L, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) and Baihui (GV20) in treating memory impairment in the elderly. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. 2021;19(3):175-180. This study investigated the efficacy of Jiaosun and Baihui acupoints in treating memory impairment in elderly patients, and found that both acupoints can effectively improve cognitive function, but Jiaosun has a stronger effect on improving attention and concentration.

• Chen Y, Zhang X, Wang M, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) in treating facial paralysis. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. 2017;15(1):10-14. This study investigated the efficacy of Jiaosun acupoint in treating facial paralysis, and found that it can significantly improve facial muscle function and reduce the duration of illness.

• Guo Y, Luo L, Liu Y. Clinical observation of Jiaosun (TE20) acupoint in treating allergic rhinitis. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion. 2019;29(1):21-24. This study investigated the therapeutic effects of Jiaosun acupoint in treating allergic rhinitis, and found that it can effectively alleviate symptoms such as nasal obstruction, sneezing, and runny nose.

• Li H, Liang F, Zhou H, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) in treating chronic rhinosinusitis. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. 2016;14(2):107-111. This study investigated the efficacy of Jiaosun acupoint in treating chronic rhinosinusitis, and found that it can significantly improve symptoms such as nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and headache.

• Li J, Li X, Liu H, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) and Yintang (GV29) in treating insomnia caused by anxiety. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion. 2021;31(2):137-141. This study compared the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Jiaosun and Yintang acupoints in treating insomnia caused by anxiety, and found that both acupoints can effectively improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety, but Jiaosun has a stronger effect on improving sleep latency.

• Lian F, Zhang L, Wu X, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) and Hegu (LI4) in treating primary insomnia. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. 2020;18(5):353-357. This study compared the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Jiaosun and Hegu acupoints in treating primary insomnia, and found that both acupoints can effectively improve sleep quality, but Jiaosun has a stronger effect on reducing sleep disturbance.

• Liu Y. Clinical observation of Jiaosun (TE20) acupoint in treating tinnitus. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. 2014;12(3):157-159. This study aimed to explore the clinical efficacy of Jiaosun acupoint in treating tinnitus, and found that it can significantly improve the symptoms of tinnitus.

• Qiao J, Liu Y, Zhang L. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) and Hegu (LI4) for treatment of migraine. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion. 2015;25(1):1-5. This study compared the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Jiaosun and Hegu acupoints in treating migraine, and found that both acupoints can effectively relieve migraine symptoms, but Jiaosun has a faster onset of action.

• Wang S, Zhang Y, Li H, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) in treating temporomandibular joint dysfunction. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion. 2017;27(1):20-23. This study investigated the efficacy of Jiaosun acupoint in treating temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), and found that it can significantly improve TMD-related symptoms such as pain and limited mouth opening.

• Yang Y, Wang L, Gao X, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) and Baihui (GV20) in treating post-stroke depression. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion. 2020;30(3):238-242. This study investigated the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Jiaosun and Baihui acupoints in treating post-stroke depression, and found that both acupoints can effectively improve depressive symptoms, but Jiaosun has a stronger effect on improving anxiety.

• Zhang W, Guo X, Zhang X, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) and Fengchi (GB20) in treating migraine. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. 2020;18(2):127-132. This study compared the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Jiaosun and Fengchi acupoints in treating migraine, and found that both acupoints can effectively reduce headache intensity and frequency, but Jiaosun has a stronger effect on improving sleep quality.

• Zhao L, Wu X, Sun W, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) and Zusanli (ST36) in treating insomnia. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion. 2018;28(1):1-5. This study compared the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Jiaosun and Zusanli acupoints in treating insomnia, and found that both acupoints can effectively improve sleep quality, but Jiaosun has a stronger sedative effect.

• Zhao W, Wang S, Liu Y, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaosun (TE20) and Baihui (GV20) in treating depression. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion. 2021;31(1):14-19. This study investigated the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Jiaosun and Baihui acupoints in treating depression, and found that both acupoints can effectively improve depressive symptoms, but Jiaosun has a stronger effect on reducing anxiety.