S.I. 16 "Heaven's Window" Tianchuang
Window of Sky point
LOCATION: In the lateral aspect of the neck, in the posterior border of the
sternocleidomastoideus muscle, superoposterior to L.I. 18.
IMAGE: This point is a "window" to the part of the body which corresponds to "heaven," the head.
Also refers to this being a Window of Sky point. Some sources claim that "window" is a reference
to orifices in the head (eyes, ears, nose, mouth) and this point's effect on them.
FUNCTIONS: Dispels Wind
Calms the Spirit
Invigorates Channels
Nourishes Heart
INDICATIONS:
deafness
goiter
sore throat
stiff neck
tinnitus
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.7 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: For bringing heavenly energy to the process of sorting.
OTHER: Mann: uncoordination, movements that are slow and lethargic, movements that are not
fully under voluntary control.
weight loss
