Trigeminal Neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder that involves sudden, severe facial pain. It is a disorder of the sensory nucleus of the trigeminal nerve, in the superior mandibular & maxillary branch of this nerve. Trigeminal neuralgia Symptoms: bouts of recurring, severe stabbing pain in the back of the jaw and along one side of the face and head. Basic TCM patterns are Wind/phlegm-heat or Liver Fire. Basic Acupuncture points for the pain: ST 6, ST 7, GB 3, ST 8, Li 4, SJ 5, SJ 23 & Tai Yang.