SI16 - Tianchuang (Small Intestine Point 16)

Point features

Where is it located

SI16 is located on the lateral side of the neck, posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, at the level of the thyroid cartilage, along the lateral neck line.

Functions

• Drains Heat and Phlegm from the neck and throat
• Treats voice disorders (aphonia, hoarseness)
• Calms the Shen and clears Heart Fire disturbing the mind
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Lateral cervical lymphadenopathy
• Aphonia
• Sore throat
• Heat-type pharyngitis
• Mental restlessness, anxiety, agitation due to Heart Fire
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with SI16, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Tianchuang, 'Window of Heaven', is one of the Window of Heaven points, used to regulate energy circulation between the head and trunk. It is commonly applied in psychosomatic disorders related to the Heart and communication, such as aphonia from emotional shock, anxiety-related voice disorders, or Heart Fire disturbing the Shen. Often used with SI17, PC7, HT5.

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