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, indicating the head. Chong means important point. This acupoint is located on both sides of the head and is an important point along the meridian, hence the name Tian Chong.
Location of Tian Chong Acupoint
Standard positioning: The Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, 2 inches above the posterior margin of the ear root, and about 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint.
The Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, directly above the posterior margin of the ear root, 2 inches into the hairline. Can be accessed in a seated or side-lying position.
The Tian Chong acupoint is located above the earlobe in the temporal region of the head, directly above the posterior margin of the ear root, 2 inches into the hairline.
Or, the acupoint can be accessed about 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint (as mentioned in "Fourteen Channels Manifesto," "Acupoint Selection in Meridian Tracing," "Golden Mirror of Medicinal Works").
Another theory suggests "as three fingers above the ear" ("A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion") or "as three inches above the ear" ("Essential Prescription for Emergencies").
Method of Accessing Tian Chong Acupoint
In a seated or supine position, access the acupoint above the earlobe, 2 inches into the hairline, about 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint.
The Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, directly above the posterior margin of the ear root, 2 inches into the hairline. Can be accessed in a seated or side-lying position.
In a seated position, side-lying position, or lateral position, access the acupoint 2 inches into the hairline above the root of the earlobe, about 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint.
For quick access, the Tian Chong acupoint is located 3 finger widths above the posterior margin of the ear.
Indications of Tian Chong Acupoint
The Tian Chong acupoint is used to treat disorders of the head and face, as well as mental conditions such as headache, tinnitus, gum swelling, stiff neck, epilepsy, palpitations, and startle reflex.
The Tian Chong acupoint is used to treat headache, gum swelling and pain, and epilepsy.
The Tian Chong acupoint is used to treat headache, tinnitus, hearing loss, gum swelling and pain, and epilepsy.
The Tian Chong acupoint is used to treat headache, epilepsy, gum swelling, and goiter.
In modern times, the Tian Chong acupoint is also commonly used to treat vascular headaches and neurogenic hearing loss.
Disorders of the nervous system: headache, epilepsy;
Disorders of the sensory organs: gum inflammation, tinnitus, hearing loss, thyroid swelling.
Special Massage Technique for Tian Chong Acupoint
When experiencing headache or gum swelling and pain, gently massage the Tian Chong acupoint with the fingertip of the middle finger to quickly relieve pain. The effect is very good.
