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Da Ying: TCM Acupoint Guide

DAYING
By the TCMHH editorial team Not medically reviewed How we work Updated 6 Oct 2026
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Name

Da Ying (Daying)

Location

Anterior to the angle of the mandible, on the anterior border of the masseter muscle where the pulsation of the facial artery is palpable. Note: ask the patient to clench the jaw before locating.

Needling

  • Slanted insertion, 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
  • Transverse insertion to join with ST-4 Dicang or ST-6 Jiache.
  • Puncture obliquely, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
  • Caution: avoid puncturing the artery.
  • Moxibustion is applicable.

Actions

  • Eliminates wind
  • Reduces swelling

Indications

  • Parotitis (mumps)
  • Lockjaw (trismus)
  • Facial paralysis
  • Toothache
  • Inability to close the eyes with pain in the eyes
  • Swelling of the face and lower cheek
  • Wind obstructing the face leading to swelling
  • Scrofula
  • Aversion to cold
  • Swelling of the cheek
  • Pain in the face
  • Wind tetany
  • Deviation of the mouth
  • Twitching of the lips
  • Toothache of the lower jaw
  • Frequent yawning
  • Stiffness of the tongue with inability to speak
  • Neck pain with chills and fever
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Sources and further reading

We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.

  • Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
  • Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
  • Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
  • NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.

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