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GB-9 Celestial Hub
天冲 〔天衝〕tiān chōng
Alternate names: 天冲 tiān chōng, Celestial Surge; 天衢 tiān qú, Celestial Crossroads
Channel: GB, Foot Lesser Yáng (shào yáng) Gallbladder Channel
Modern location: An acupoint located on the lateral aspect of the head, at a level about 1.5 cùn superior to the apex of the ear, on the vertical line defined by the posterior margin of the auricle.
Classic location: A little over three fēn behind Valley Lead (GB-8), two cùn within the hairline. (Yī Zōng Jīn Jiàn)
Local anatomy: The posterior auricular artery and vein. The branch of the great occipital nerve.
Action: Clears and disinhibits gallbladder heat; settles and calms the spirit.
Modern indications: Headache;
Classic indications: Withdrawal disease; wind tetany; susceptibility to fright and fear.
Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.3 cùn transverse insertion. Moxa: 3 cones; pole 5‒15 min.
Point groups: Intersection point (jiāo huì xué) of the gallbladder and bladder channels.
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