TB 20 — Jiǎo Sūn (角孙) — Minute Angle
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1. Overview
TB 20 — Jiǎo Sūn (角孙) — is an acupuncture point on the Triple Burner meridian (San Jiao). Its English name, Minute Angle, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use TB 20 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Directly above the ear apex within the hairline.
3. Actions
- Benefits the ears
- Benefits the teeth, gums and lips
- Clears Heat
4. Indications
- Tinnitus
- Redness, pain and swelling of the gums
- Toothache
- Parotitis
- Tooth decay
- Pain and swelling of the gums with inability to chew
- Stiffness of the lips
- Superficial visual obstruction
- Pannus
5. Needling
Slanted insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
TB 20 Jiǎo Sūn (Minute Angle) is classified as: Meeting point of the San Jiao, Small Intestine and Gall Bladder channels. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use TB 20 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Tinnitus. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
