SI17 - Tianrong (Small Intestine Point 17)

Point features

Where is it located

SI17 is located in the lateral cervical region, behind the angle of the mandible, in a depression between the mandible and the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, at the level of the mandibular angle.

Functions

• Drains Phlegm-Heat from the neck, throat, and lymph nodes
• Treats pharyngeal inflammation, hoarseness, and difficulty swallowing
• Regulates Heart Qi and Shen in cases of stagnation
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Cervical adenitis
• Sore throat
• Pharyngitis, dysphagia
• Mental hyperactivity, anxiety, emotional palpitations
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with SI17, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Tianrong, 'Heavenly Refuge', is a key point for lymphatic and inflammatory throat disorders, as well as for emotional conditions from Heart Fire or stagnation, especially those involving psychosomatic pharyngeal issues. Often combined with SI16, LI18, CV22, or PC5 in stress-related throat somatization protocols.

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