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This point, on the neck, is a Window of Heaven point that benefits the throat, voice and ears.
Location
On the lateral neck, posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple).
Anatomy
Posterior border of sternocleidomastoid; the ascending cervical artery; the cutaneous cervical nerve and great auricular nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the throat and the voice
- Benefits the ears
- Calms the spirit
Indications
Sore throat, sudden loss of voice, tinnitus and deafness, stiff neck, and mental-emotional disorders.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With SJ-17 and SI-19 for ear disorders.
Classical Text References
A Window of Heaven point of the Small Intestine.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the carotid vessels anteriorly.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.