天容 (Tiānróng) — Celestial Countenance
Small Intestine channel · point 17
Window of Heaven point
Traditionally used for
- Ears & hearing
- Nose & throat
- Cough & breathing
- Pain & joints
Cautions & contraindications
- Shallow needling only
- Avoid blood vessels
Location
On the lateral side of the neck, in the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid.
Needling
- Shallow needling only
- Avoid blood vessels
Depth:
0.5–1.0 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
⚠ Cautions: The carotid artery and internal jugular vein lie deep — needle with care and avoid deep insertion.
Functions
- Benefits the throat, ears and neck
- Descends rebellious qi
Indications
Sore throat and difficulty swallowingtinnitus and deafnessswelling of the neck and goitrestiff neckasthma
Similar Points
📝 Notes
Public notes from the community and your own private notes on SI17 Tianrong.
No notes yet.