通天 (Tōng Tiān) — Penetrating Heaven
Master Tung's Extraordinary Points · Zone 8 — Thigh (八八部位) · point 88.03
Location
On the anterior thigh, on the midline of the rectus femoris, 9 cun above the upper border of the patella — 2 cun above Tong Shan.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–1.0 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
⚠ Cautions: No more than two of the three Tong points in one treatment.
Functions
- Regulates and strengthens the Heart
- Unbinds the chest and descends rebellious qi
Indications
Palpitations and arrhythmiaangina and rheumatic heart diseasechest oppressiondizziness and faintingfatigue
In Master Tung's System
Zone:
Zone 8 — Thigh (八八部位)
Needled as a Dao Ma group with:
T.88.01, T.88.02
Commentary
Distinct from the channel point BL7, which shares the name Tongtian.
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