SI 17 — Tiān Róng (天容) — Heavenly Appearance
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1. Overview
SI 17 — Tiān Róng (天容) — is an acupuncture point on the Small Intestine meridian. Its English name, Heavenly Appearance, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use SI 17 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Posterior and inferior to the angle of the mandible at the anterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
3. Actions
- Resolves Damp-Heat
- Expels Fire-Toxin
- Clears the channel
- Benefits the neck and throat
- Disperses swelling
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Benefits the ears
4. Indications
- Tinnitus
- Deafness
- Sore throat
- Pharynx and larynx swollen and painful
- Pharyngitis
- Laryngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Pain and fullness in the chest preventing breathing
- Severe coughing
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularlyc0.5 to 0.7 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
SI 17 Tiān Róng (Heavenly Appearance) is classified as: Window of the Sky (Window of Heaven) point. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use SI 17 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Tinnitus, Coughing, Asthma. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
