TE-20 - Angle of the Head
角孙 - jiǎo sūn
Point Region: Head
TE-20 Jiaosun, meaning 'Minute Angle,' is a point that clears heat and benefits the ears and eyes, a 'point of sensory refinement.' Located on the ear, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by 'heat' or stagnation in the head and neck. Its name, 'Minute Angle,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of precision and clarity to our senses.
Think of Jiaosun as a point that helps to sharpen your senses. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a headache, a feeling of 'heat' in the eyes, and a feeling of a 'blocked' ear. By clearing heat and benefiting the ears and eyes, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By clearing heat and benefiting the ears and eyes, TE-20 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a well-regulated and harmonious body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: At the junction of the temporal hairline and the auricle, in the hollow above the ear
How to Locate:
- Find where your hairline meets the top of your ear
- Look for the small hollow just above your ear at this junction
- This is where your temple area meets your ear
- This natural depression is TE-20
Primary Functions
Auditory System
- Treats all types of ear disorders
- Reduces tinnitus and hearing impairment
- Improves inner ear circulation
- Balances auditory nerve function
Nervous System
- Treats temporal headaches and migraines
- Reduces cranial nerve tension
- Calms nervous system inflammation
- Improves brain circulation
Eye & Vision System
- Treats eye disorders and vision problems
- Reduces eye strain and fatigue
- Improves visual clarity
- Supports eye circulation
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves temporal muscle tension
- Treats TMJ disorders
- Reduces cranial muscle spasms
- Improves jaw mobility
Circulatory System
- Improves circulation to temporal region
- Reduces vascular congestion
- Strengthens qi and blood flow
- Supports lymphatic drainage
Endocrine & Metabolic System
- Regulates triple energizer head circulation
- Balances energy flow to cranial region
- Supports metabolic processes
- Harmonizes organ coordination
Emotional & Mental
- Reduces mental stress and tension
- Calms emotional agitation
- Promotes mental clarity
- Enhances cognitive function
Immune & Energy System
- Strengthens defensive qi around head
- Boosts local immune function
- Supports energy circulation
- Prevents pathogen invasion
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Auricular pain
- Cloudy vision
- Gum swelling
- Neck stiffness
- Ear pain
- Blurred vision
- Dental problems
- Stiff neck
- Jaw tension
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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TE-20 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Recent ear surgery
- Severe dental infections
- Acute eye conditions
- Temporal artery inflammation