天柱 (Tiānzhù) — Celestial Pillar
Bladder channel · point 10
Window of Heaven pointSea of Qi point
Traditionally used for
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Eye health
- Nose & throat
- Sleep
- Mood & calm
- Pain & joints
Location
On the nape, 1.3 cun lateral to the midline, in the depression at the lateral border of trapezius, level with the lower border of the spinous process of C1.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–0.8 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular or slightly oblique downward
⚠ Cautions: Do not angle medially and upward toward the foramen magnum — the medulla lies beneath.
Functions
- Expels wind and benefits the head and neck
- Calms the spirit and clears the sense organs
- Descends rebellious qi
Indications
Occipital headache and stiff neckdizziness and nasal congestionsore throatred and painful eyesinsomnia and anxietyshoulder and back pain
Clinical Notes
A principal point for neck pain and occipital headache; also valuable where a headache and disturbed sleep occur together.
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