Massage and the Tianchong Acupoint: Treating Vascular Headaches and Preventing Their Occurrence

February 18, 2024

In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Now let's follow the editor to learn about the efficacy and function of the Tianchong acupoint and how to massage the Tianchong acupoint to treat vascular headaches. How can we prevent vascular headaches?


【Location of the Tianchong Acupoint】

1. Standard positioning:

The Tianchong acupoint is located on the head, 2 inches directly above the posterior margin of the ear root, and approximately 0.5 inch behind the Shuai Valley acupoint.

The Tianchong acupoint is located on the head, directly above the posterior margin of the ear root, 2 inches into the hairline. Sit upright or lie on the side to locate the acupoint.

2. How to locate the Tianchong acupoint:

While sitting upright with the head tilted back or lying on the side, locate the acupoint approximately 2 inches into the hairline, above the posterior part of the ear.

【Efficacy and Function of the Tianchong Acupoint】

The function of the Tianchong acupoint:

The Tianchong acupoint is the place where the Gallbladder meridian absorbs heat from the Qi, expands and spreads, and flows outside the meridian to the head.

The characteristics of Qi and blood: Qi and blood substances are yang-heat energy.

The circulation rule: It spreads from the acupoint to various parts of the head.


Specificity: The Tianchong acupoint is the meeting point of the Foot Taiyang and Shaoyang meridians.

The efficacy of the Tianchong acupoint:

The Tianchong acupoint has the functions of clearing gallbladder heat, calming the mind and spirit, nourishing Qi and strengthening yang, dispelling wind and calming convulsions, clearing heat and reducing swelling.

【Massage Techniques for the Tianchong Acupoint】

1. Massage: Use the fingertip of the index finger to press and knead vertically downwards. If there is a sour and distending sensation, massage once in the morning and evening.

【Main Diseases Treated by the Tianchong Acupoint】

The Tianchong acupoint is mainly used to treat diseases of the head, face, and mind. Such as headaches, tinnitus, gingival swelling, stiff neck, epilepsy, palpitations, and frequent fright.

In modern times, the Tianchong acupoint is also commonly used to treat vascular headaches and neurogenic deafness.

The Tianchong acupoint is mainly used to treat headaches, epilepsy, gingival swelling, and goiter.


Diseases of the nervous system: headaches, epilepsy;

Diseases of the ophthalmic and otolaryngologic systems: gingivitis, tinnitus, hearing loss, thyroid swelling.

【Preventing Vascular Headaches】

1. Avoid being nervous

Even for healthy individuals, being nervous can eventually lead to headaches. Headache sufferers should maintain a calm and optimistic attitude and handle everything calmly. This way, the headache will gradually heal.

2. Ensure good sleep

Poor sleep often leads to headaches. Therefore, chronic headache sufferers need to ensure sufficient sleep. Measures such as soaking the feet in hot water before bed are often helpful in relieving headaches.

3. Avoid excessive mental exertion

When people catch a cold, they already have symptoms such as headaches and body aches. If they also engage in excessive mental work (such as writing materials, compiling statistical tables, etc.), it will inevitably worsen the headache. Therefore, in addition to actively treating the cold, the brain needs to rest.

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