CP25
Curious point · CP catalog
Silent point
哑穴Yǎ XuéAnatomical location
Four points. The two anterior points lie between ST9 (Renying) and LI18 (Futu), slightly lateral, where the carotid artery pulses. The two posterior points lie 0.4 cun above GB20 (Fengchi), medial to it on its horizontal line, 1 cun from CP13 (Yiming).
Main function
Benefits the ears and phonation, disperses Wind.
Therapeutic indications
- Deafness
- loss of speech

Needling techniquePerpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun, with caution at the anterior points to avoid the carotid artery.
Depth1-1.5 cun
MoxibustionApplicable (3-7 cones or 5-15 minutes).
PrecautionsAvoid the carotid artery at the anterior points.
