EXT-6 - Ear Apex
耳尖 - Ěr jiān
Point Region: Ear
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: Fold the auricle forward; the point is at the highest point of the superior crease.
Extra points have no international location standard, and Chinese texts number and place some of them differently. This location follows common teaching.
How to Locate:
- Gently fold your ear forward toward your face
- Look for the highest point that forms when the ear is folded
- This creates a natural crease at the top of the ear
- The apex point is at the tip of this fold
(Illustration coming soon)
How to Apply Pressure
Fold the top of the ear forward and gently pinch the highest point of the fold between thumb and finger. Use light pressure on the cartilage, and skip it if the ear is infected, injured or inflamed.
Traditional Indications
In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:
- Fever
- Red eyes
- Sore throat
- Migraine
- Visual obstruction
- Inflammatory conditions
Related Health Concerns
Related Acupoints
Select a point to see its location, how to find it, and its traditional uses.
Important Precautions
Avoid this point with:
- Ear infection
- Ear trauma
- Perforated eardrum
Take care:
- Use gentle pressure on ear cartilage
- Avoid if ear is inflamed or infected