Tianchong (GB9)
Tianchong (GB9), “Celestial Hub”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 9 of the 44 on the channel. Dispels Wind, calms the Shen and eases headache.
Location
On the head, directly above the posterior border of the auricular root, 2 cun above the hairline.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind, calms the Shen and eases headache.
Traditional indications
- Headache
- Epilepsy
- Swollen gums
- Fright
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Two or more channels meet here, so it is credited with acting on all of them.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- BL64 Jinggu (Bladder): Epilepsy, Headache
- GV19 Houding (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Epilepsy, Headache
- BL3 Meichong (Bladder): Epilepsy, Headache
- BL5 Wuchu (Bladder): Epilepsy, Headache
- BL66 Zutonggu (Bladder): Headache
- GV22 Xinhui (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Headache
Point profile
- Code
- GB9
- Pinyin name
- Tiān Chōng
- Characters
- 天冲
- Translation
- Celestial Hub
- Meridian
- Gallbladder
- Element
- Wood
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Head & Neck, Mental, Ear
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
