BL7 Tongtian

Tongtian · 通天 · Celestial Connection

Meridian

Bladder meridian

Location

On the head, 4 cun superior to the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the anterior median line (slightly in front of the vertex, DU20).

What it helps with

Nasal congestion and reduced sense of smell, heaviness or pain at the vertex.

How to work on it

Fingertip pressure with a slight rocking motion for 45-60 seconds, breathing calmly.

Caution

Do not use on children under 2: this is the area of the cranial sutures and fontanelle.

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