Before we understand the Tian Chong acupoint, we first need to know how to accurately locate the acupoint on the head. Let's take a look together!
Tian Chong Acupoint
Tian refers to the sky or head, and Chong means important. This acupoint is located on both sides of the head and is an important point along the meridian pathway, hence its name Tian Chong.
Tian Chong Acupoint Location
The standard location: The Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, 2 inches above the posterior edge of the ear root and 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint.
The Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, directly above the posterior edge of the ear root, 2 inches into the hairline. It can be accessed while sitting or lying on the side.
The Tian Chong acupoint is located above the posterior and upper part of the ear lobe, directly above the posterior edge of the ear root, 2 inches into the hairline, or approximately 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint (as described in "Fourteen Meridians Unveiled," "Acupoint Locations along the Meridians," and "Complete Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion").
According to some sources, it is located "3 finger-widths above the ear" (as described in "Jia Yi Jing Acupuncture and Moxibustion") or "3 inches above the ear" (as described in "Essential Emergency Prescriptions").
Tian Chong Acupoint Method of Acupressure
Sit upright or lie on the side, and locate the acupoint above the root of the ear lobe, 2 inches into the hairline, approximately 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint.
The Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, directly above the posterior edge of the ear root, 2 inches into the hairline. It can be accessed while sitting or lying on the side.
Sit upright, lie on the side, or lie on the side with the head turned. Locate the acupoint above the root of the ear lobe, 2 inches into the hairline, approximately 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint.
For quick location: The Tian Chong acupoint is 3 finger-widths above the posterior edge of the ear.
Tian Chong Acupoint Indications
The Tian Chong acupoint is used to treat disorders of the head and face, as well as mental conditions such as headaches, tinnitus, gum swelling, stiff neck, epilepsy, palpitations, and easily startled.
The Tian Chong acupoint is used to treat headaches, gum swelling and pain, and epilepsy.
The Tian Chong acupoint is used to treat headaches, tinnitus, hearing loss, gum swelling and pain, and epilepsy.
The Tian Chong acupoint is used to treat headaches, epilepsy, gum swelling, and goiter.
In modern times, the Tian Chong acupoint is also used to treat vascular headaches and neurogenic deafness.
Disorders of the nervous system: headaches, epilepsy;
Disorders of the sensory organs: gum inflammation, tinnitus, hearing loss, thyroid swelling.
Tian Chong Acupressure Technique
When experiencing headaches or gum swelling and pain, gentle massage of the Tian Chong acupoint with the fingertip of the middle finger can quickly relieve the pain with very good results.
