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Tianchong

Synonyms:
  1. 天冲
  2. GB9

Tianchong
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Tianchong(GB9,天冲) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Gall Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

2 cun within the hairline directly above the posterior border of the auricular root and 0.5 cun posterior to Shuaigu(GB8).

Indication

  • ①Headache;
  • ②epilepsy;
  • ③gingivitis.

Method

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.