Tianchong acupoint is the meeting point of the foot Yangming bladder meridian and the foot Shaoyang gallbladder meridian, also known as Tianqu. Tianchong acupoint is located on the head, 2 inches above the back edge of the ear, and 0.5 inches behind the Shuaiguan acupoint. Massaging Tianchong acupoint has the effects of dispelling wind, calming the mind, clearing heat, and reducing swelling. It can treat headaches, epilepsy, and gum pain, among other conditions.
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Position of Tianchong Acupoint
1. Standard Positioning
Tianchong acupoint is located on the head, 2 inches above the back edge of the ear, and 0.5 inches behind the Shuaiguan acupoint.
2. Acupoint Selection Method
Sit upright or lie on your side, and locate the acupoint 2 inches above the back edge of the ear and 0.5 inches behind the Shuaiguan acupoint.
Quick acupoint selection: The Tianchong acupoint is located 3 finger-widths above the back edge of the ear.
3. Acupoint Anatomy
The Tianchong acupoint is composed of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, auricular muscles, temporal fascia, and temporal muscles. The skin is innervated by the auricular nerve of the mandibular nerve.
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Functions and Effects of Tianchong Acupoint
Tianchong acupoint has the effects of dispelling wind, calming the mind, clearing heat, and reducing swelling. It is used to treat headaches, dizziness, trigeminal neuralgia, hearing loss, goiter, decreased hearing, epilepsy, panic, and gum pain.
The function of the Tianchong acupoint is to promote circulation and treat headache and wind diseases. It also has the effect of dispersing heat and wind. Therefore, it is known that the function of this acupoint is to promote circulation.
It is mainly used to treat headaches, epilepsy, wind spasms, gum swelling, and other brain-related disorders, with a focus on promoting circulation.
Scraping the Tianchong acupoint with a scraping board for 1-3 minutes can eliminate headaches, toothaches, and panic, and enhance the functions of the internal organs.
It is commonly used in modern medicine to treat vascular (neurological) headaches, neurogenic tinnitus (hearing loss), and thyroid enlargement, among other conditions.
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Benefits of Massaging Tianchong Acupoint
1. Treatment of Gum Pain
Gum pain refers to pain in the roots of the teeth, accompanied by swelling of the surrounding gums, hence the name gum pain. If it is a common gum inflammation, taking some anti-inflammatory drugs and combining it with massage therapy can be effective. If it is gum swelling caused by tooth decay, it is best to see a dentist.
Massage method: Place 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 20 times each. This method has a good effect on the treatment of gum pain.
2. Relief of Headaches
Ancient people compared the head to the "sky", and "chong" means collision and contradiction. When there is excessive internal conflict in a person, it can lead to headaches, panic, epilepsy, and other problems, all of which are directly related to Tianchong.
When internal conflicts intensify and there is a sense of terror, quickly massaging the Tianchong acupoint can provide relief from headaches and epilepsy.
3. Clearing Heat and Reducing Swelling
Gently press the four fingers together on the Tianchong acupoint, and massage it once in the morning and evening, each time for 1-3 minutes on each side. This can have the effects of clearing heat, reducing swelling, dispelling wind, calming the mind, and replenishing qi and yang.
