TE-19 - Skull's Rest
颅息 - lú xī
Point Region: Head
TE-19 Luxi, or 'Skull's Rest,' is a point that benefits hearing and calms the spirit. Located behind the ear, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by stagnation or excess heat in the head and neck. Its name, 'Skull's Rest,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of rest and peace to a restless mind.
Think of Luxi as a point that helps to 'turn down the volume' in your head. It's invaluable for addressing issues like tinnitus, a headache, and a feeling of being 'overwhelmed.' By benefiting hearing and calming the spirit, it helps to restore a sense of ease and clarity.
By benefiting hearing and calming the spirit, TE-19 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and peaceful mind.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: In the depression posterior to the parietal eminence, above the ear
How to Locate:
- Find the highest part of your skull above your ear
- Move slightly back from this high point
- Find a subtle depression in the skull
- This gentle hollow above the ear is TE-19
Primary Functions
Nervous System
- Treats headaches and cranial pressure
- Reduces nervous system irritation
- Calms brain inflammation
- Improves cranial circulation
Auditory System
- Treats chronic ear disorders
- Reduces tinnitus and ear pressure
- Improves inner ear function
- Balances auditory processing
Respiratory System
- Treats breathing difficulties from cranial tension
- Improves oxygen flow to brain
- Reduces respiratory restrictions
- Supports upper respiratory function
Circulatory System
- Improves circulation to cranial region
- Reduces intracranial pressure
- Strengthens qi and blood flow
- Supports lymphatic drainage
Endocrine & Metabolic System
- Regulates triple energizer cranial function
- Balances energy circulation to head
- Supports metabolic processes
- Harmonizes cranial coordination
Emotional & Mental
- Calms mental agitation and stress
- Reduces cranial tension headaches
- Promotes mental relaxation
- Enhances cognitive function
Eye & Vision System
- Treats eye strain and visual fatigue
- Improves circulation to eyes
- Reduces eye inflammation
- Supports visual processing
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Tinnitus
- Ear swelling
- Pediatric vomiting
- Panting
- Ear ringing
- Ear inflammation
- Childhood nausea
- Breathing difficulty
- Ear disorders
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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TE-19 Protocols
N/A
Important Precautions
- Recent head surgery
- Skull fractures
- Severe ear infections
- Acute head trauma