The Benefits and Therapies of Tianchong Point: A Guide to Relieving Headaches and Toothaches

February 12, 2024

Tianchong point is one of the acupuncture points in our body, located in the head. Regular massage of Tianchong point can relieve headaches, dispel wind, and calm the mind. In addition to these benefits, massaging Tianchong point can also alleviate toothaches. Let's learn more about the benefits and functions of Tianchong point!


【Therapies for Tianchong Point】

Treatment principles: Tonify with moxibustion for cold conditions, disperse with acupuncture for heat conditions.

Daily healthcare: Use the tip of the index finger to press and rub vertically downwards. If there is a sour or bloating sensation, do it once in the morning and evening.

Acupuncture method: Needle Tianchong point, insert the needle 0.3-0.5 inch along the skin.

Moxibustion method: Moxa Tianchong point with moxa stick for 5-10 minutes.


【Benefits of Tianchong Point】

Functions: Dispels wind, calms the mind, clears heat, and disperses stagnation.

Main indications: Headaches, dizziness, trigeminal neuralgia, hearing loss, tinnitus, goiter, hearing impairment, epilepsy, panic, swollen and painful gums, etc.

Clinical applications: Currently used to treat hereditary ataxia, essential tremor, and hysteria.

Point combination: Tianchong point combined with Fengchi point and Mochong point can relieve headaches.


【Combination with Other Points】

Combined with Baihui point, Qianting point, Shenmen point, Fenglong point, and Yongquan point, needle insertion method is used to dispel phlegm, calm wind, and stabilize the mind, treating panic and wind disorders.

Combined with Baihui point, Shenting point, Tinggong point, and Zhongzhu point, needle insertion method is used to clear and disperse gallbladder fire, treating dizziness and tinnitus caused by gallbladder fire.

Combined with Fengchi point, Taiyang point, Jiaosun point, Touwei point, and Hegu point, needle insertion method is used to dispel wind and evil, treating headaches caused by external wind invasion.

Combined with Yifeng point, Jiache point, Dicang point, Hegu point, and Waiguan point, needle insertion method is used to expel wind, clear heat, reduce swelling, and relieve pain, treating swollen and painful gums caused by wind-fire.

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