Yi Feng, a feather-made canopy cave, is a covering object. The substance inside this cave is the external yang qi of the celestial part; Feng, the qi inside the cave, is in the form of wind. The name "Yi Feng" refers to the hot expanding wind qi transmitted from the celestial aperture, which, upon reaching this cave, weakens and transforms into the external yang qi of the celestial part. The external yang qi is then transported to various parts of the head in the form of wind qi, hence the name. Now let's take a look at the accurate location diagram of Yi Feng.
Accurate Location Diagram of Yi Feng
Precise location: Behind the earlobe, in the depression between the mastoid process and the angle of the mandible.
Simple acupoint selection: Slightly tilt the head to one side, use your hand to press down on the earlobe, and the depression at the site of the pressed area is the Yi Feng acupoint.
Anatomical Analysis of Yi Feng Acupoint
Behind the ear, there are arteries, veins, and superficial jugular veins; the great auricular nerve is distributed here, and the deep layer contains the trunk of the facial nerve, which passes through the mastoid process of the cranial stem.
Functions of Yi Feng Acupoint
Yi Feng acupoint belongs to the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian and intersects with the Gallbladder meridian. Both meridians enter the ear, so this acupoint has a strong function of clearing the orifices and improving hearing. It can be used clinically for various types of ear diseases, whether they are caused by deficiency or excess. The Hand Shaoyang Gallbladder meridian also runs up to the head and reaches the face, so this acupoint has the function of expelling wind and promoting meridian circulation. It can be used to treat facial paralysis, cheek swelling, toothache, trismus, as well as lymphadenitis caused by phlegm and heat stagnation.
Common Combinations of Yi Feng Acupoint in Treatment
For ear diseases, it can be combined with Ting Gong and Zhong Zhu; for cheek swelling, it can be combined with Wai Guan and Jia Che; for toothache, it can be combined with Jia Che and He Gu; for trismus, it can be combined with Xia Guan and He Gu; for lymphadenitis, it can be combined with Tian Jing and Hou Hui.
Massage Techniques for Health Maintenance of Yi Feng Acupoint
Gently rub and press the Yi Feng acupoint with the fingertip of the middle finger for 3-5 minutes each time. Massage regularly every day to improve hearing, promote facial meridian circulation, and alleviate symptoms such as cheek swelling and facial paralysis.
