Each acupoint represents different parts of the body and has different functions. In traditional Chinese therapy, acupoints play a crucial role. When certain parts of the body have problems, corresponding acupoints may have corresponding signs. Massaging the Tian Chong acupoint can help relieve toothache.
【Massaging the Tian Chong Acupoint to Relieve Toothache】
Massage: Use the fingertip of the index finger to press and knead vertically downwards. If you feel sore or swollen, do this once in the morning and once in the evening.
The Tian Chong acupoint is mainly used to treat head and facial disorders, as well as mental disorders. It can help with headaches, tinnitus, gum swelling, stiff neck, epilepsy, palpitations, and other conditions.
In modern times, the Tian Chong acupoint is also used to treat vascular headaches and neurogenic hearing loss.
The Tian Chong acupoint is mainly used to treat headaches, epilepsy, gum swelling, and goiter.
For conditions related to the nervous system, it can help with headaches and epilepsy.
For conditions related to the sensory organs, it can help with gum inflammation, tinnitus, hearing loss, and thyroid swelling.
【Location of the Tian Chong Acupoint】
1. Standard location:
The Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, 2 inches straight up from the posterior border of the ear, and 0.5 inches posterior to the Shuai Gu acupoint.
To locate the Tian Chong acupoint, sit upright or lie on your side, and find the point 2 inches straight up from the posterior border of the ear and posterior to the Shuai Gu acupoint.
2. How to locate the Tian Chong acupoint:
Sit upright with your back supported or lie on your side. Locate the point 2 inches straight up from the posterior border of the ear and approximately 0.5 inches posterior to the Shuai Gu acupoint.
3. Anatomy of the acupoint:
The Tian Chong acupoint is located beneath the skin, subcutaneous tissue, auricular muscle, temporal fascia, and temporal muscle. The skin is supplied by the auricular nerve branch of the mandibular nerve.
Anatomical layers: skin → subcutaneous tissue → auricular muscle → temporal fascia → temporal muscle.
The acupoint is also supplied by the posterior auricular artery and vein.
【Precautions】
Please note that since the Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, methods such as moxibustion, cupping, and scraping should not be used to avoid potential risks.
In addition, the Tian Chong acupoint can not only treat gum pain, but also be stimulated if you experience fear, anxiety, or discomfort in your heart, accompanied by symptoms such as headaches. It will have a good effect.
