SI17 (Tianrong, “Celestial Countenance”) is the Window of the Sky point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Found posterior to the angle of the mandible, in the depression on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. It benefits the throat and ear, and regulates qi.
Found posterior to the angle of the mandible, in the depression on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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, scrofula, goiter.
Another crucial Window of the Sky point, SI17 excels in treating acute and chronic throat conditions, including sore throat, tonsillitis, and difficulty swallowing, often due to phlegm-heat or qi stagnation. It also benefits the ear, addressing tinnitus and deafness. Its location makes it particularly effective for local neck pain, stiffness, and scrofula, often used in conjunction with LI18 for severe throat discomfort.
SI17 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
Found posterior to the angle of the mandible, in the depression on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
SI17 benefits the throat and ear, and regulates qi. Common clinical indications include sore throat, sudden hoarseness of voice, tinnitus, deafness, scrofula, goiter.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Caution for major blood vessels and nerves. Caution: ⚠ Major vessel/nerve nearby — palpate first; avoid deep insertion.
SI17 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).