Tianchong Acupoint is located on the head and is used to treat headaches, epilepsy, and gum pain. Let's take a look at specific treatment methods and precautions for these diseases with the help of the editor!
Tianchong Acupoint
Tian refers to the blood and qi in the head.
Chong means the movement of blood and qi resembles a shooting motion.
The name of this acupoint indicates that the qi from the gallbladder meridian swells and disperses after absorbing heat and shoots to different parts of the head.
This acupoint receives the qi of water and humidity from the Lugong acupoint. After it absorbs heat from the outside, the qi of water and humidity swells and shoots to the head. Hence the name.
Tianchong Acupoint Location
Tianchong Acupoint is located on the head, directly above the root of the ear, 2 inches into the hairline.
Tianchong Acupoint Indications
1. Headache;
2. Tinnitus, hearing loss;
3. Goiter;
4. Panic, epilepsy.
Tianchong Acupoint for Treating Headaches
Tianchong Acupoint is combined with Fengchi Acupoint and Muyu Acupoint for relieving headaches.
Tianchong Acupoint Treatment Method and Precautions
【Principle of Treatment】For cold conditions, tonify the acupoint with moxibustion; for hot conditions, disperse the acupoint with acupuncture to release qi.
【Daily Health Care】Use the tip of your index finger to press and knead vertically downwards. If there is a sour and swollen sensation, do this once in the morning and once in the evening.
【Acupuncture Method】Needle Tianchong Acupoint, insert the needle 0.3-0.5 inch into the skin.
【Moxibustion Method】: Use moxa sticks to apply heat to Tianchong Acupoint for 5-10 minutes.
