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GB-9

Tianchong

Heavenly Rushing

Autres nomsPenetrating Heaven · Heaven's Pouring

Méridien
Vésicule biliaire
Classification
Point de croisement

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Localisation

  1. 01Above the ear, in a hollow 0.5 cun behind GB-8 Shuaigu.
  2. 02Straight above the back of the ear, 2 cun inside the hairline and roughly 2 cun behind GB-8 Shuaigu.

Puncture

  1. 01Horizontal needling, 0.5-1.5 cun. Note: direction is not fixed — aim the needle toward the painful area, or through-needle it to other head points as symptoms dictate.
  2. 02Subcutaneous puncture, 0.3-0.5 cun.
  3. 03Oblique needling, 0.5-1 cun.
  4. 04Moxibustion may be used.

Fonctions du point

Reunion point with the Urinary Bladder channel.

Actions

  • Clears heat from the Gall Bladder channel
  • Calms the Shen
  • Settles fright
  • Subdues rebellious Qi
  • Dispels Interior Wind
  • Calms spasm

Indications

  • Headache
  • Tinnitus
  • Itching of the ear from Dampness
  • Toothache
  • Swollen, painful gums
  • Goiter
  • Convulsions
  • Lack of motivation
  • Gingivitis
  • Tendency toward fear and fright
  • Palpitations from fright
  • Epilepsy
  • Tetany
  • Madness
  • Painful gum swelling
  • Migraines
  • Speech disturbances

Notes

  • This point is believed by some to be one of the original Window of the Sky points.
  • It is often selected for one-sided migraine caused by Liver Fire, Liver Yang Rising, or Liver Wind.
  • It also treats ear disorders that spread along the Gall Bladder channel to the side of the head.
  • In addition, it addresses disturbed willpower, lack of motivation, and speech disturbances.