Mumps is a disease caused by a virus that usually spreads through saliva and can infect many parts of the body, especially the parotid salivary glands. These glands,which produce saliva for the mouth, are found toward the back of each cheek, in the area between the ear and jaw. In cases of mumps, these glands typically become swelling and painful which accompanied with high fever. Most cases of mumps are in children ages 5 to 14, which in TCM is a kind of seasonal febrile diseases caused by pestilential pathogenic factor and treated by herbs for dispersing wind, clearing heat and toxin and relieving swelling.

Treatment
1. Jiaosun (SJ20)
Quickly applying a piece of burning match or a piece of burning Common Rush ( Medulla Junci) (oiled by vegetable oil) to the point on affected side. Take it away when a burning sound on the skin is heard. Treat once daily for 1-2 days.

2. Ear Apex (EP-K12)
The method is same as that on Jiaosun.

3. Zhaohai ( KI6)
A three edged needle is employed to prick Zhaohai (KI6). Once daily.

4. Saixian
It is an extraordinary point, located on the middle point between lower edge of the ear lob and angle of mandible.
A thick needle is punctured to the point on the affected side or both sides at the depth of 0.5-0.9 cun in anterosuperior direction. Rotate for one minute and remained for 20 minutes, withdrew without pressing needling hole.

Note
Among various methods and points for mumps, moxibustion on Jiaosun (SJ20) is commonly used one.