The Tianchong acupoint is the meeting point of the foot Taiyang bladder meridian and the foot Shaoyang gallbladder meridian, also known as Tianqu. The Tianchong acupoint is located on the head, 2 inches above the posterior border of the ear root, and 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Valley. Massaging the Tianchong acupoint has the effect of dispelling wind, calming the mind, clearing heat, and reducing swelling. It can treat headaches, epilepsy, gum swelling and pain, and other conditions.
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【Location of Tianchong Acupoint】
1. Standard Location
The Tianchong acupoint is located on the head, 2 inches above the posterior border of the ear root, and 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Valley.
2. Acupoint Selection Method
Sit upright or lie on your side, and select the acupoint above the root of the earlobe, 2 inches above the hairline, and about 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Valley.
Quick acupoint selection: The Tianchong acupoint is located 3 finger-widths directly above the posterior border of the ear root.
3. Anatomy of the Acupoint
The Tianchong acupoint includes the skin, subcutaneous tissue, auricular muscle, temporal fascia, and temporal muscle. The skin is innervated by the auricular nerve of the mandibular nerve.
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【Functions and Effects of Tianchong Acupoint】
The Tianchong acupoint has the effects of dispelling wind, calming the mind, clearing heat, and reducing swelling. It is mainly used to treat headaches, dizziness, trigeminal neuralgia, hearing loss, goiter, hearing impairment, epilepsy, panic, gum swelling and pain, etc.
The function of the Tianchong acupoint is to promote circulation and treat headaches and wind diseases. It also has the function of dispelling heat and wind. Therefore, it can be seen that the main function of this acupoint is to promote circulation.
It is used to treat headaches, epilepsy, spasms, gum swelling, and other head and brain disorders, with a focus on promoting circulation.
By scraping the acupoint from top to bottom for 1-3 minutes with a scraping board and persistently massaging it, it can eliminate headaches, toothaches, panic, and enhance the function of the internal organs.
In modern times, it is commonly used to treat vascular (neurological) headaches, neurogenic tinnitus (hearing loss), and thyroid enlargement.
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【Benefits of Massaging the Tianchong Acupoint】
1. Treating Gum Swelling and Pain
Gum swelling and pain refers to pain at the root of the teeth, with swelling of the surrounding gums. If it is a common gum inflammation, taking some anti-inflammatory drugs and combining it with massage treatment can be effective. If it is gum swelling and pain caused by tooth decay, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment.
Massage method: Place the four fingers together on the Tianchong acupoint on the head and massage for 3 minutes, then press the Daying acupoint on both sides of the face with the thumbs, each for 20 times. It has a good effect on treating gum swelling and pain.
2. Relieving Headaches
Ancient people compared the head to the "sky," and "chong" means collision and contradiction. When a person's inner conflicts intensify, they may experience headaches, panic, epilepsy, and other problems, all of which are directly related to Tianchong.
When inner conflicts intensify and there is a sense of terror, quickly massage the Tianchong acupoint to relieve the discomfort of headaches and epilepsy.
3. Clearing Heat and Reducing Swelling
Place the four fingers together and lightly press on the Tianchong acupoint, massage it once in the morning and evening, and massage for 1-3 minutes each time. It can clear heat, reduce swelling, dispel wind, calm the mind, and strengthen qi and yang.
