Jiaosun Point (TE-20 / Corner Grandchild)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Jiaosun (TE-20 / Corner Grandchild). Learn its benefits for swollen gums, cataracts, headache, and tinnitus – the meeting point of Sanjiao and Gallbladder – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Swollen painful gums, cataracts, corneal opacity, headache, tinnitus, dizziness, stiff neck, and mumps.
Precise Location
Located on the Sanjiao Meridian, on the head, at the hairline directly above the ear tip when the helix is folded forward.
Location Method
Sit upright with both hands raised. Fold the ear forward with the thumb pad, slide upward to the ear tip – the point is where the thumb rests when both middle fingertips meet at the midline of the vertex.
Massage Method
Knead with the thumb pad – a distending and painful sensation will occur. Apply once each morning and evening for 1–3 minutes on each side (or simultaneously). Therapeutic actions: Clears heat and reduces swelling, disperses wind and relieves pain, opens the orifices and brightens the eyes.
Compatibility
Stomatitis: Combine with Zhongchong (PC-9) and Jiaosun (TE-20). Disease overview: Stomatitis presents with ulcers on the cheeks, tongue margins, palate, and gums with surrounding redness, swelling, and pain – often caused by spleen-stomach heat accumulation, heart fire ascending, or deficiency fire floating upward, commonly related to vitamin B deficiency. Massage sequence: Press Zhongchong (at the center of the middle finger root) firmly for 6 seconds while exhaling slowly – repeat 10 times on each side; then massage Jiaosun for 3 minutes; repeat 3 times daily. Stiff neck: Combine with Lieque (LU-7) and Jiaosun (TE-20). Cataracts and corneal opacity: Combine with Yintang (EX-HN3), Taiyang (EX-HN5), Jiaosun (TE-20), Jingming (BL-1), and Fengchi (GB-20). Headache and tinnitus: Combine with Fengchi (GB-20), Yifeng (TE-17), and Shuaigu (GB-8). Mumps: Combine with Yifeng (TE-17) and Hegu (LI-4).
Efficacy & Actions
The Lingshu Jing · Maidu Pian states: "Branches that run transversely are collaterals; the branches of collaterals are sun (grandchildren)." The Great Compendium states: "In the middle of the helix, with an opening, it treats swollen gums, corneal opacity, tooth decay, and stiff neck." As people age, vision gradually declines, and they become prone to cataracts, corneal opacities, and various eye diseases, often accompanied by swollen painful gums. Massaging this point provides good improvement and therapeutic effects. This point belongs to the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian and is the meeting point of the Sanjiao Meridian and the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian. It clears heat and reduces swelling, disperses wind and relieves pain, opens the orifices and brightens the eyes. It is a commonly used key point for treating head, face, and ear disorders. First documented in Lingshu · Benshu. "Jiao" refers to the ear corner or head angle; "Sun" means grandchild or fine collaterals. Located above the ear corner, this point is where fine collaterals distribute – hence the name Jiaosun (Corner Grandchild).
