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.
Classical text; the translation was prepared with AI and is not clinical advice.
《針灸逢源》 Zhēnjiǔ Féngyuán — Sources of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Li Xuechuan, 1815 · 卷四 · 經穴考正 · 足少陽膽經穴考 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
天衝 在耳後三分許。 入髮際二寸。 足少陽太陽之會（針三分。 灸三壯）治癲疾風痙According to this text, GB9 lies about 3 fen behind the ear, 2 cun inside the hairline, at the meeting of the foot Shaoyang and Taiyang, needled 3 fen with 3 moxa cones. It records use for epilepsy and wind convulsions.
《類經圖翼》 Lèijīng Túyì — Illustrated Wings to the Classified Canon, Zhang Jiebin, 1624 · 卷八 · 經絡（六） · 足少陽膽經穴 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
天衝 在耳後入髮際二寸。 一曰在耳上如前三分According to this text, GB9 lies behind the ear 2 cun inside the hairline; another account places it above the ear, about 3 fen forward.
《普濟方·針灸門》 Pǔjì Fāng · Zhēnjiǔ Mén — Formulas for Universal Relief: Acupuncture & Moxibustion Section, Zhu Su, 1406 · 卷四百十三 · 針灸門 · 膽 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
天衝（在耳上如前三分。 灸九壯。 主頭痛According to this text, GB9 lies above the ear about 3 fen forward, with 9 moxa cones; the text records it was used for headache.
《類經圖翼》 Lèijīng Túyì — Illustrated Wings to the Classified Canon, Zhang Jiebin, 1624 · 卷六 · 經絡（四） · 足太陰脾經穴 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
百證賦云：兼天衝穴，治反張悲哭The text, citing the Baizheng Fu, records that GB9 was used in combination for arching of the back (opisthotonus) with sorrowful crying.
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).