SI16 (Tianchuang, “Celestial Window”) is the Window of the Sky point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Located on the lateral side of the neck, posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, at the same level as the laryngeal prominence. It is 3.5 cun lateral to the midline. It benefits the throat and ear, and regulates qi.
Located on the lateral side of the neck, posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, at the same level as the laryngeal prominence. It is 3.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Caution for major blood vessels and nerves.
Benefits the throat and ear, and regulates qi.
Sore throat, sudden hoarseness of voice, tinnitus, deafness, stiff neck, facial paralysis.
As a Window of the Sky point, SI16 is primarily used to address disorders of the head and special sense organs, particularly the throat and ear. It is effective for conditions like sudden hoarseness, sore throat, goiter, and tinnitus, especially when associated with qi stagnation or phlegm. Its regulatory action on qi makes it useful for local neck pain and stiffness. It is often paired with other local points for throat and neck issues.
SI16 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
Located on the lateral side of the neck, posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, at the same level as the laryngeal prominence. It is 3.5 cun lateral to the midline.
SI16 benefits the throat and ear, and regulates qi. Common clinical indications include sore throat, sudden hoarseness of voice, tinnitus, deafness, stiff neck, facial paralysis.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Caution for major blood vessels and nerves. Caution: ⚠ Major vessel/nerve nearby — palpate first; avoid deep insertion.
SI16 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).