BL7

Tongtian

Tongtian(BL7,通天) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

4 cun above the anterior hairline, l.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Indication

• ①Headache, dizziness;
• ②nasal obstruction, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, and other nasal problems.

Method

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.