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Tongtian (BL-7), “Reaching Heaven”, on the head, is a principal point for nasal disorders, opening the nose and dispelling wind.
Location
On the head, 4 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Anatomy
On the epicranial aponeurosis; the superficial temporal and occipital arteries; the anastomosis of the frontal and greater occipital nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Opens the nasal passages and benefits the nose
- Dispels wind and clears the head
Indications
Nasal congestion, sinusitis, nasal polyps, loss of sense of smell, nosebleed, and headache.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LI-20 and DU-23 for nasal disorders.
Classical Text References
The chief Bladder-channel point for the nose.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
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