Tianchong Acupoint is a vital acupoint located on the head of the human body, directly above the root of the ear, 2 inches into the hairline. Stimulating Tianchong Acupoint through acupuncture or massage has remarkable effects. Let's learn more about Tianchong Acupoint together.
[Origin of the Name Tianchong Acupoint]
(1) "Tianchong Acupoint"
"Tian" refers to the qi and blood of the upper body. "Chong" means the qi and blood circulation resembling a shooting motion. The name of this acupoint implies that the qi and blood of the Gallbladder Meridian is absorbed and heated, causing expansion and dispersion, and then shooting to various parts of the upper body.
The substance of this acupoint is the dampness and qi brought by the Shuai Gu acupoint. After reaching this acupoint, the dampness and qi expand and shoot to the upper body of the Gallbladder Meridian due to the external heat. Therefore, it is named "Tianchong Acupoint".
(2) "Tianqu Acupoint"
"Tian" refers to the qi and blood of the upper body. "Qu" means the state of outputting qi and blood from the acupoint, resembling a road that is interconnected and branches out. Tianqu Acupoint implies the transmission of qi and blood of the Gallbladder Meridian to various parts of the upper body. The explanation is similar to Tianchong Acupoint.
[Location of Tianchong Acupoint]
1. Location
Tianchong Acupoint is located on the head of the human body, directly above the root of the ear, 2 inches into the hairline, 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint. Some say it is "in the ear, like the first three points" (Acupuncture and Moxibustion Jia-Yi Classic).
2. Acupoint Selection Method
Sit or lie on the side, measure about 2 finger widths straight up from the root of the ear to the hairline, and press the area until tenderness is felt. This is the location of Tianchong Acupoint.
Tianchong Acupoint is located on the head of the human body, directly above the root of the ear, 2 inches into the hairline. When selecting the acupoint, measure about 3 finger widths straight up from the root of the ear to the hairline.
3. Massage Method
Tianchong Acupoint can be stimulated through rubbing. Place the fingertip of the index finger on the Tianchong Acupoint and rotate it slowly. Massage each side of the Tianchong Acupoint for 1-3 minutes each time, and it can be done several times a day.
