Triple Energizer meridian
TE-22 (Ěrhéliáo, 耳和髎) — Ear Harmony Crevice
- Meridian
- Triple Energizer (TE)
- Anatomical view
- head
- Point classification
- Meeting point of the Triple Energizer, Gallbladder and Small Intestine channels.
- Depth reference
- 0.3–0.5 cun shallow oblique or subcutaneous, avoiding the artery
- Moxibustion
- Direct scarring moxibustion should be avoided; other moxa use was not established in checked sources
- Reference aliases
- TE22; Erheliao; 耳和髎; Ear Harmony Crevice
Anatomical location
On the side of the head, behind the temporal hairline and just anterior to the root of the ear, immediately posterior to the superficial temporal artery.
Traditional actions
Disperses wind; benefits the ear and jaw; reduces temporal pain.
Recorded indications
Primary: Headache; tinnitus.
Secondary: Jaw spasm; facial deviation.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is TE-22 located?
On the side of the head, behind the temporal hairline and just anterior to the root of the ear, immediately posterior to the superficial temporal artery.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for TE-22?
Disperses wind; benefits the ear and jaw; reduces temporal pain. The dataset lists these primary indications: Headache; tinnitus. Secondary indications are recorded as: Jaw spasm; facial deviation.
Is TE-22 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify TE-22 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.