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    BL 10

    Tianzhu

    tiān zhù (天柱 )
    Celestial Pillar, Heavenly Pillar
    Foot Taiyang - BL Channel
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Tianzhu (BL 10)

Location

On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to midline [Yamen (GV 15)].

Indications
  • Headache, neck rigidity, pain in the shoulder and back
  • Nasal obstruction, sore throat
Applications
  • Regulates qi and dissipates wind
  • Benefits the head and sensory orifices
  • Calms the spirit
  • Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Balance Method: 
Techniques

Needle perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cun.

Remarks
Special Points Remarks: 
Window of the Sky Point