GB-9 Tianchong - Heaven Rushing

More Spirit Names: Penetrating Heaven, Celestial Hub, Celestial Surge, Celestial Crossroads

English:	Heavenly Rushing
Also Known As:	Penetrating Heaven Heaven's Pouring

Location

• Above the ear, in the depression0.5 cun posterior to GB-8 Shuaigu.
• Directly above the posterior auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about 2 cun posterior to GB-8 Shuaigu.

Needling

• Transverse insertion, 0.5-1.5 cun.
  Note: This point may be needled in any direction. Direction depends on the symptomology. Direct the needle towards the point of pain, or join to other head points.
• Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun.
• Slanted insertion 0.5-1 cun.
• Moxibustion is applicable

Command Functions

• Reunion point with the Urinary Bladder channel.

Actions

• Clears Gall Bladder channel heat
• Calms the Shen
• Pacifies fright
• Subdues rising Qi
• Eliminates Interior Wind
• Calms spasms
• Subdues Liver Yang and Liver Fire

Indications

Headache Tinnitus Damp itching of the ear Toothache Swelling and pain of the gums Goiter Convulsions Lack of motivation Gingivitis

Propensity toward fear an fright Fright palpitations Epilepsy Tetany Madness Swelling and pain of the gums Migraines Speech disturbances Ataxia from central nervous system disease

Combinations

SP-15 Daheng	GB-20 Fengchi GB-16 Muchuang
Arched back with sorrowful weeping	Headache

Contraindications

Notes

• It is thought that this point may be one of the original Window of the Sky Points.
• This point is frequently used for migraine headaches on the side of the head due to Liver Fire, Liver Yang Rising or Liver Wind.
• It is also used for ear problems extending to the side of the head, along the Gall Bladder channel.
• It is also used for disturbance of will power, lack of motivation and speech disturbances.