Celestial Pillar
Tianzhu · 天柱 · เทียนจู้
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Location
On the lateral neck, in the depression lateral to the caudal border of the wing of the atlas, about 1.5 cun from the dorsal midline.
Landmark: Depression beside the wing of the atlas over the cervical muscles.
Actions and Indications
Frees the neck and releases wind from the head.
Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cm.
Cautions
Never deep enough to reach the vertebral canal.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Hua Tuo Jia Ji (paravertebral) 華佗夾脊
Opens the channels along the spine; needled bracketing the affected level.
Great Hammer 大椎
Clears heat from the whole body, supports immunity, raises yang.
Wind Pool 風池
Releases wind from the head, frees the neck, benefits the eyes.
Back Ravine 後溪
Opens the Governing Vessel, frees the neck and back, stops seizures.
Broken Sequence 列缺
Releases the exterior, opens the nose, relaxes the neck.
Shoulder Well 肩井
Directs qi downward and frees the shoulder and neck.