NAME
TIANCHONG
LOCATION
Above the ear, in the depression0.5 cun posterior to GB-8 Shuaigu.
Directly above the posterior auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about 2 cun posterior to GB-8 Shuaigu.
NEEDLING
Transverse insertion, 0.5-1.5 cun.
Note: This point may be needled in any direction. Direction
depends on the symptomology. Direct the needle towards the
point of pain, or join to other head points.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun.
Slanted insertion 0.5-1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Reunion point with the Urinary Bladder channel.
ACTIONS
Clears Gall Bladder channel heat
Calms the Shen
Pacifies fright
Subdues rising Qi
Eliminates Interior Wind
Calms spasms
INDICATIONS
Headache
Tinnitus
Damp itching of the ear
Toothache
Swelling and pain of the gums
Goiter
Convulsions
Lack of motivation
Gingivitis
Propensity toward fear an fright
Fright palpitations
Epilepsy
Tetany
Madness
Swelling and pain of the gums
Migraines
Speech disturbances
COMBINATIONS
| SP-15 Daheng | GB-20 Fengchi GB-16 Muchuang | |
| Arched back with sorrowful weeping | Headache |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
It is thought that this point may be one of the original Window of the Sky Points. This point is frequently used for migraine headaches on the side of the head due to Liver Fire, Liver Yang Rising or Liver Wind. It is also used for ear problems extending to the side of the head, along the Gall Bladder channel. It is also used for disturbance of will power, lack of motivation and speech disturbances.