BL07 Tongtian (Reaching Heaven)

通天tōng tiānTongtian

Bladder Meridian

Location of acupuncture point BL07 Tongtian (Reaching Heaven)
22
Indications
18
Protocols
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Location

4 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline.

No specific contraindications.

Indications

Conditions for which BL07 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Loss of SmellBenefit NoseBenefit Regulate HeadBenefit Regulate NoseNasal CongestionFacial DroopNasal DischargeShortness of BreathGoiterStiff NeckStanding Collapse StiffnessImmobility NeckImmobility Standing CollapseNosebleedHeadache Head Vertex PainNose Soreness PainRegulate HeadRegulate NoseRhinitisHeaviness Head SensationFacial SwellingLoss of Consciousness

Protocols using BL07

  • Weakness, Insomnia, Poor Memory, Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Mental, Fatigue PhysicalST36, BL07, PC06, GV19, GV20, GV21 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000015659)
  • Stroke Sequelae, Hemiparesis, Balance Impaired, Ataxia Sensory, Sensory Deficit Lower Limb, Proprioception ImpairedSI03, BL07, KD01 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000021124)
  • Menstrual Disorder, Cognitive Impairment, Encephalitis Autoimmune, Memory Loss Recent And Distant, Seizure Faciobrachial Dystonic, Sleep Disorder Dreaminess And Easy Awakening, Mood Disorder Depression, Dry EyesBL07, GB08, GB20, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1203915)
  • Dizziness, Insomnia, Agitation, Disorientation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremor Holmes, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive ImpairmentLI04, LI11, SP06, BL07, TB05, GB08, GB34, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3)
  • Insomnia, Agitation, Disorientation, Sleep Disturbed, Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain InjuryLI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3)
  • Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, Hair LossLI04, ST08, ST36, BL07, KD03, PC06, GB05, LV02, GV20, GV22 (doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.3.93)
  • Nasal Congestion, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea ClearBL07, GV12 (doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262)
  • Nasal Congestion, Sleep Disturbed, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea ClearLI04, LI20, ST36, BL07, BL13, CV08, GV23 (doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262)
  • Memory Loss, Cognitive Impairment, Encephalitis AutoimmuneBL07, GB08, GB20, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D (doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1203915)
  • Disorientation, Traumatic Brain InjuryLI04, LI11, SP06, BL07, TB05, GB08, GB34, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3)
  • Insomnia, Agitation, Traumatic Brain InjuryLI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3)
  • Heat Lung, Wind Lung, Heat Lung, Wind LungLU03, LU06, LU07, LU08, LU10, LU11, LI04, LI19, SI07, SI08, SI09, SI10, SI18, BL02, BL04, BL05, BL06, BL07, BL11 (Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes)
  • Cognitive Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Impaired ConsciousnessBL07, GB08, GB13, GB15, GB20, GV20, GV24 (龚玉张旭东袁静云刘继鹏李音音孙娇刘清国. 从“厥”与“神”探析头火针治疗孤独症谱系障碍. 中华中医药杂志 ., 2023 [CNKI])
  • Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion, Sneezing, Nasal ItchingLU07, LI20, ST36, BL02, BL07, BL13, GB20 (张燕超. 针刺治疗过敏性鼻炎的临床疗效观察. , [CNKI])
  • Stroke, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Attack Meridian, Attack CollateralsLI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, BL07, TB05, GB30, GB34, GV16, GV20 (sacredlotus.com)
  • Facial Droop, Stroke, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Facial Droop, Attack Meridian, Attack CollateralsLI04, LI11, LI15, ST04, ST06, ST36, BL07, TB05, GB30, GB34, GV16, GV20 (sacredlotus.com)
  • Fire Liver, Stroke, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Fire Heart, Fire Liver, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Fire HeartLI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, BL07, KD03, PC07, TB05, GB30, GB34, LV02, GV16, GV20 (sacredlotus.com)
  • Wind, Stroke, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Attack Meridian, Attack CollateralsLI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, SP06, BL07, KD03, TB05, GB20, GB30, GB34, LV03, GV16, GV20 (sacredlotus.com)

Most often selected alongside BL07

How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with BL07. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

  • GV20100 Convergences13 protocols
  • LI04Junction Valley11 protocols
  • GB34Yang Mound Spring8 protocols
  • LI11Pond At The Bend8 protocols
  • ST36Leg Three Miles8 protocols
  • GB08Leading Valley7 protocols
  • TB05Outer Gate6 protocols
  • GB20Wind Pool5 protocols
  • GV24Spirit Court5 protocols
  • GB30Jumping Circle4 protocols
  • GV16Wind Mansion4 protocols
  • LI15Shoulder And Clavicle4 protocols