Tian means sky; Tu means protrusion. Also known as Yuhu and Tianqu, it is from the chapter "Ben Shu" in the Ling Shu, and belongs to the Ren Meridian. It is mainly used to treat asthma, cough, sudden dumbness, throat swelling and pain, vomiting, and other conditions. Do you know the location of Tian Tu point? And what are the compatible applications of Tian Tu point? Let's explore the Tian Tu point together with the Chinese Medicine and Chinese Medicine Network editor.
Tian Tu Point
Tian Tu Point Explanation
Tian means sky, Tu means protrusion. The point is located in the middle of the throat below the Adam's apple. It is mainly used to treat throat diseases. Acupuncture at this point can promote the smooth flow of lung qi, hence the name Tian Tu.
Tian Tu Point Functions and Indications
Tian Tu Point is mainly used for chest and lung disorders and neck conditions, such as cough, asthma, rebellious qi in the chest, lung abscess, coughing up pus and blood, throat paralysis, dry throat, loss of voice, sudden swelling, vomiting, belching, throat humming, plum pit qi, goiter, diaphragm spasm, and neurogenic vomiting.
Tian Tu Point Location
Standard Location: Tian Tu Point is located on the neck, in the middle of the anterior midline, and in the central fossa of the sternum. It is one of the main acupuncture points on the Ren Meridian.
Acupuncture Method: The patient can adopt a sitting posture with the head tilted back. Tian Tu Point is located in the middle of the neck, on the anterior midline, between the two clavicles, in the central fossa of the sternum.
One inch above Xuanji Point, in the center of the central fossa of the sternum, sit upright and tilt the head back to locate the point.
Tian Tu Point Location
Clinical Applications of Tian Tu Point
Tian Tu Point is commonly used in the treatment of bronchial asthma, bronchitis, pharyngitis, thyroid enlargement, esophagitis, and hysteria.
Compatible Applications of Tian Tu Point
1. Tian Tu Point, Ding Chuan Point, and Yu Ji Point are used to treat asthma and cough.
2. Tian Tu Point, Shan Zhong Point, and Lie Que Point are used to treat external cough.
3. Tian Tu Point, Nei Guan Point, and Zhong Wan Point are used to treat belching.
4. Tian Tu Point, Lian Quan Point, and Yong Quan Point are used to treat sudden dumbness.
5. Tian Tu Point, Feng Long Point are used to treat plum pit qi.
Compatible Applications of Tian Tu Point
6. Tian Tu Point, Shao Shang Point, and Tian Rong Point are used to treat throat swelling and pain.
7. Tian Tu Point, Qi She Point, and He Gu Point are used to treat local goiter.
9. Tian Tu Point, Ding Chuan Point, and Feng Long Point are used to treat bronchial asthma.
10. Tian Tu Point, Tian Chuang Point, He Gu Point, and Ren Ying Point are used to treat vocal cord inflammation.
11. Tian Tu Point, Nei Guan Point, Yin Tang Point, and Zu San Li Point are used to treat neurogenic vomiting.
12. Tian Tu Point and Shang Zhong Point have the function of reducing qi and calming asthma, and are used to treat asthma and chest pain.
13. Tian Tu Point, Xuan Ji Point, Feng Fu Point, and Zhao Hai Point have the function of regulating qi, clearing heat, and nourishing yin, and are used to treat throat swelling and pain.
14. Tian Tu Point, Ling Dao Point, Yin Gu Point, Fu Liu Point, Feng Long Point, and Ran Gu Point have the function of nourishing the kidneys, reducing fire, and relieving throat, and are used to treat long-lasting throat pain, dumbness, and dry mouth when sleeping.
