J Tradit Chin Med. 1989 Mar; 9(1): 14.

1000 cases of mumps treated with ear needling on Pingjian point (MA-T2).

Song GY.

1. Acupuncture on Pingjian point has specific therapeutic effect for mumps. During the treatment, only one point is selected, the manipulation is simple, the therapeutic course is short and the effect is satisfactory. The method is worth popularizing. 2. The point should be taken accurately. The insertion of the needle should be quick and no retention of the needle is needed. The needle should be sterilized carefully to prevent infection.