SI 17 SI17 Celestial Countenance Tian Rong 天容 small intestine 17 Small Intestine 17 si17
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SI 17 SI17
SI 17 SI17

SI 17 Celestial Countenance - Tian Rong - 天容

SI 17 Point Location

Location

Posterior to the angle of the mandible in a depression on the anterior border of the SCM.

Actions

  • Both SI 16 & SI 17 are Window of the Sky Points and are useful for throat distention, swelling, goiters, lumps in neck a/or throat.
  • Chest oppression, wheezing, cough, asthma.
  • Ear issues - tinnitus, deafness.
  • Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the circulation to the brain, and the facial nerves.  Useful for facial issues such as TMJ, gum problems, etc. Also used with headaches, hearing issues, dizziness and/or high blood pressure. 
  • Falls into the category of Window of the Sky points within the Tam Healing system.  
Relationships
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Nearby Points (4)
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