TE-22 - Harmony Bone
和髎 - ěr hé liáo
Point Region: Head
TE-22 Heliao, meaning 'Harmony Crevice,' is a point that benefits the ears and relieves facial swelling and pain. Located on the face, 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, 'Harmony Crevice,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the face and head.
Think of Heliao as a point that helps to 'bring harmony' to your face. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a headache, facial swelling, and a feeling of a 'tight' face. By benefiting the ears and relieving facial swelling and pain, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By benefiting the ears and relieving facial swelling and pain, TE-22 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 region and the auricle, just above the TMJ
How to Locate:
- Find where your ear meets your temple area
- Locate the area just above where your jaw hinges
- Open and close your mouth to feel where your jaw hinges
- The point is in the small depression just above this hinge point
Primary Functions
Auditory System
- Treats ear disorders and infections
- Reduces tinnitus and hearing loss
- Improves inner ear circulation
- Balances ear pressure and drainage
Nervous System
- Treats temporal headaches and migraines
- Reduces cranial nerve tension
- Calms nervous system inflammation
- Improves brain circulation
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves temporal muscle tension
- Treats TMJ and jaw disorders
- Reduces muscle spasms in head/neck
- Improves cranial mobility
Eye & Vision System
- Treats eye strain and visual fatigue
- Improves circulation around eyes
- Reduces eye inflammation
- Supports visual clarity
Circulatory System
- Improves circulation to temporal region
- Reduces vascular congestion
- Strengthens qi and blood flow
- Supports lymphatic drainage
Endocrine & Metabolic System
- Regulates triple energizer temporal function
- Balances energy circulation
- Supports metabolic processes
- Harmonizes organ coordination
Emotional & Mental
- Reduces mental stress and agitation
- Promotes emotional harmony
- Calms excessive thinking
- Enhances mental clarity
Immune & Energy System
- Strengthens defensive qi around head
- Boosts local immune function
- Supports energy circulation
- Prevents pathogen invasion
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Facial deviation
- Cheek swelling
- Tinnitus
- Headache
- Facial paralysis
- Facial swelling
- Ear ringing
- Head pain
- Jaw problems
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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TE-22 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Recent facial surgery
- Severe facial infections
- Acute TMJ dysfunction
- Facial nerve damage