Tianzhu (BL 10)

Pillar of Heaven or Heavenly Column.

Location of Tianzhu

Then we continue to the base of the skull, under the skull, to the outer edge of the upper trapezius. Tianzhu lies 1.3 cun lateral to the posterior midline.

In the writings, at the point Tianzhu, the bladder meridian returns internally and sends a branch to the brain.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• Posterior headaches (taiyang), neck pain due to the location of the point;
• Problems due to wind, particularly dizziness.