Tianchong point is an acupoint in the human body, located on the head. It is located directly above the posterior margin of the ear, about 2 inches into the hairline. Needling or massaging the Tianchong point can have good effects. Let's learn more about the Tianchong point together.
【Location of Tianchong Point】
1. Standard Location:
The Tianchong point is located on the head, about 2 inches into the hairline directly above the posterior margin of the ear.
2. How to locate Tianchong Point:
Sit in an upright position or lie on your side. Locate the point above the root of the ear, about 2 inches into the hairline, and about 0.5 inches behind Shuai Gu acupoint.
【Therapeutic Methods for Tianchong Point】
Treatment Principles: Tonify with moxibustion if there is cold, and disperse with acupuncture if there is heat.
Daily Health Maintenance: Use the fingertip of your index finger to press and knead the point vertically downwards, until you feel a sour and swollen sensation. Do this once in the morning and once in the evening.
Acupuncture Method: Needle the Tianchong point with a shallow insertion of 0.3-0.5 inches.
Moxibustion Method: Moxa the Tianchong point with moxa sticks for 5-10 minutes.
【Massage Method for Tianchong Point】
1. Use the index fingers of both hands to press the Tianchong point, 1 time in the morning and 1 time in the evening, for 3-5 minutes each time. This method can treat swollen and painful gums.
2. If there is gum swelling accompanied by toothache or headache, you can also massage the Hegu point to relieve the pain.
3. Use the fingertips of the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger to knead the Tianchong point for 1-3 minutes, until the local skin feels warm. Persist in doing this massage every day to alleviate symptoms such as gum swelling and headache in children.
