GB 9 — Tiān Chōng (天冲) — Heavenly Rushing
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1. Overview
GB 9 — Tiān Chōng (天冲) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Heavenly Rushing, 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 GB 9 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Above the ear, in the depression0.5 cun posterior to GB-8 Shuaigu.
3. Actions
- Clears Gall Bladder channel heat
- Calms the Shen
- Pacifies fright
- Subdues rising Qi
- Eliminates Interior Wind
- Calms spasms
4. Indications
- Headache
- Tinnitus
- Damp itching of the ear
- Toothache
- Swelling and pain of the gums
- Goiter
- Convulsions
- Lack of motivation
- Gingivitis
5. 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.
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
GB 9 Tiān Chōng (Heavenly Rushing) is classified as: Reunion point with the Urinary Bladder channel.. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GB 9 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Tinnitus, Migraines. 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.
