Tianchuang SI16
Small Intestine Meridian (Hand Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | SI16 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Small Intestine Meridian (Hand Taiyang) |
| Location | On the neck, at the medial end of the supraspinous fossa of the scapula, at the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle |
Traditionally recorded associations
sore throatsudden loss of voicedeafnesstinnitusneck painstiff neck
Traditional application notes
| Technique | press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | from top to bottom |
| Force | moderate |
| Tips | Press and knead along the direction of the muscle fibers from top to bottom; Can be combined with slow rotational movements of the head; Use moderate force; do not twist the neck forcefully |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Keep the neck relaxed during moxibustion; Be careful to avoid scalding the skin of the neck |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov