Jiaosun · 角孙 · Minute Angle
Triple Burner meridian
On the head, directly superior to the ear apex. To find the apex, fold the auricle forward against the head — the point lies just above it, at the hairline.
Gently supports temporal headache, jaw tension, and a squeezing sensation at the temples.
With the finger pads of both hands make light circles above the ear apexes for 1-2 minutes, breathing calmly; you can combine this with slowly unclenching the jaw.
The temporal bone is thin here — press gently; with small children limit yourself to light stroking.
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