GB9 (Tianchong, “Celestial Rush”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the head, 0.5 cun posterior to GB8 (Shuaigu), and 1.5 cun superior to the posterior hairline. It dispels wind, clears heat, and alleviates pain.
On the head, 0.5 cun posterior to GB8 (Shuaigu), and 1.5 cun superior to the posterior hairline.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid the temporal artery.
Dispels wind, clears heat, and alleviates pain.
Headache, toothache, swelling of the gums, epilepsy.
GB9 is primarily used for local issues and conditions affecting the head and face, particularly those related to wind-heat or wind-cold. It is effective for headaches, facial pain, and toothache, especially when located in the temporal region or along the Gallbladder meridian. Its action of dispelling wind and clearing heat makes it useful for external pathogenic invasions manifesting in the head. It is often paired with other local points for optimal effect.
GB9 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB9 (Tianchong) is located on the head, 0.5 cun posterior to GB8 (Shuaigu), and 1.5 cun superior to the posterior hairline.
GB9 dispels wind, clears heat, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include headache, toothache, swelling of the gums, epilepsy.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid the temporal artery.
GB9 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).