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GB-9 tiān chòng

Intersection

Posterior and superior to the auricle, 2" within the hairline, about 0.5" posterior to GB-8 shuài gǔ. Classically - ~3 fen behind GB-8 shuài gǔ, two inches within the hairline

Therapeutic Functions

Clears and disinhibits gallbladder heat
Settles and calms the spirit

deadman, pp. 428

Above the ear, in the depression 0.5" posterior to GB-8 shuài gǔ

Therapeutic Functions

Clears Gallbladder channel heat
Calms the spirit and pacifies fright

Point Prescriptions

Liver Fire Blazing , Gio, pp. 515
Liver-Yang Rising , Gio, pp. 525
Opisthotonos and sorrowful crying , Fundamentals, pp. 157

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