Small Intestine meridian

SI-19 (Tīnggōng, 听宫) — Palace of Hearing

Meridian
Small Intestine (SI)
Anatomical view
head
Point classification
Meeting point of the Small Intestine, Triple Energizer and Gall Bladder channels.
Depth reference
0.5–1.0 cun perpendicular with the mouth slightly open
Moxibustion
Indirect moxa may be used by a trained practitioner; direct or scarring moxa is avoided on the face
Reference aliases
SI19; Tinggong; 听宫; Palace of Hearing

Anatomical location

On the face, in the depression between the centre of the tragus and the mandibular condyle, located with the mouth slightly open.

Traditional actions

Benefits hearing; clears heat from the ear; relaxes the jaw.

Recorded indications

Primary: Tinnitus; reduced hearing; ear pain; temporomandibular discomfort.

Secondary: Toothache; facial pain; a blocked sensation in the ear.

How to read this reference

AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.

Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.

Sources

References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region SI19, p. 97
  2. American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference SI-19: Command Functions, Actions, Indications, Needling and moxa
  3. Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th edition, February 2024 revision Moxa Best Practice Guidelines, pp. 104–110: no direct or scarring moxa on the face

Frequently asked questions

Where is SI-19 located?

On the face, in the depression between the centre of the tragus and the mandibular condyle, located with the mouth slightly open.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for SI-19?

Benefits hearing; clears heat from the ear; relaxes the jaw. The dataset lists these primary indications: Tinnitus; reduced hearing; ear pain; temporomandibular discomfort. Secondary indications are recorded as: Toothache; facial pain; a blocked sensation in the ear.

Is SI-19 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify SI-19 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.