Gall Bladder 9, Tian Chong
天衝, tiān chòng, "Celestial Hub"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Tian Qutiān qú天衢Celestial Crossroads
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Directly above the posterior border of the auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about 0.5 cun posterior to Shuaigu (GB-8).
  • Deadman
Above the ear, in the depression 0.5 cun posterior to Shuaigu GB 8.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the great occipital nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The posterior auricular artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
    •
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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