Accurate Location of the Cheek Carriage Point
Location: Approximately 1 horizontal finger (middle finger) above the lower jaw angle, where the masseter muscle bulges when chewing, and there is a depression when pressed.
Simplified technique: When locating the point, bite down forcefully and locate the point at the highest point of the bulge of the masseter muscle.
Anatomical Structure of the Cheek Carriage Point
In front of the lower jaw angle, there is the masseter muscle, blood vessels, the motor and sensory nerves of the third branch of the trigeminal nerve, the inferior alveolar nerve of the facial nerve, and the great auricular nerve.
The Efficacy of the Cheek Carriage Point
The Cheek Carriage Point belongs to the Yangming meridian of the foot. Located below the jaw, it is used to dispel wind, clear heat, reduce swelling, relieve pain, and regulate and facilitate dental occlusion. It is mainly used to treat facial, oral, and mandibular disorders caused by wind and heat attacking the Yangming meridian.
The Function of the Cheek Carriage Point
The Cheek Carriage Point is one of the important acupuncture points along the stomach meridian. Among the internal fires of the human body, the stomach fire is the strongest. Toothaches caused by stomach fire are often transmitted to the teeth through the Yangming stomach meridian. As the teeth are not a place where fire is stored, this can cause toothaches and swollen gums. Pressing this point can help relieve lower toothaches.
Health Massage Therapy for the Cheek Carriage Point
Press and knead the bulging area of the masseter muscle with the fingertip of the middle finger until a sore and numb sensation is felt. Practice this massage every day to reduce facial swelling, prevent neck and facial diseases, and promote beauty and wrinkle relaxation.
