GB9 (Tianchong, “Tianchong”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the head, within the hairline, 0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line connecting ST8 (Touwei) and GB7 (Qubin). This is approximately 2 cun superior to the apex of the ear. It calms the spirit, pacifies fright, and alleviates spasms.
On the head, within the hairline, 0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line connecting ST8 (Touwei) and GB7 (Qubin). This is approximately 2 cun superior to the apex of the ear.
Subcutaneous insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun, often directed posteriorly or inferiorly.
Calms the spirit, pacifies fright, and alleviates spasms..
Fright and palpitations, inconsolable crying, reversal pattern with spasms (fanzhang)..
Tianchong is a point on the head primarily used for acute psycho-emotional disturbances, especially those involving fright, agitation, and convulsions. Its combination with Daheng (LI15) for 'fanzhang beiku' (reversal pattern with spasms and inconsolable crying) highlights its classical use for severe emotional and physical tension. Clinically, it can be considered for conditions like epilepsy, hysteria, or severe anxiety attacks manifesting with physical rigidity or tremors.
GB9 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB9 (Tianchong) is located on the head, within the hairline, 0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line connecting ST8 (Touwei) and GB7 (Qubin). This is approximately 2 cun superior to the apex of the ear.
GB9 calms the spirit, pacifies fright, and alleviates spasms. Common clinical indications include fright and palpitations, inconsolable crying, reversal pattern with spasms (fanzhang).
Subcutaneous insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun, often directed posteriorly or inferiorly.
GB9 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).