BL 7 — Tōng Tiān (通天) — Heavenly Connection
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1. Overview
BL 7 — Tōng Tiān (通天) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Heavenly Connection, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use BL 7 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
4 cun directly above the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
3. Actions
- Subdues Wind
- Clears the nose
- Benefits and regulates the nose
- Brightens the eyes
- Stops convulsions
- Opens the Orifices
- Eliminates Wind from the upper body
4. Indications
- Severe headache
- Facial paralysis
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Vertex headache
- Convulsions
- Rhinitis
- Loss of consciousness
- Migraine
5. Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
BL 7 Tōng Tiān (Heavenly Connection) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 7 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Facial paralysis, Migraine, Hemiplegia. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
