SI-16 - Celestial Window
天窗 - Tiān chuāng
Point Region: Neck
SI-16 Tianchuang, meaning 'Window of Heaven,' is a 'Window of Heaven' point. Located on the neck, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by 'stagnation' or excess heat in the neck. Its name, 'Window of Heaven,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Tianchuang as a point that helps to 'open the window' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a restless spirit, a feeling of 'heat' in the body, and a lack of vitality. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By regulating the body's internal energy, SI-16 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: Located in the depression between the sternocleidomastoid and the posterior border of the mandible.
How to Locate:
- Find the large muscle running from behind your ear to your collarbone
- Find where your jawbone ends behind your ear
- The point is in the depression between these structures
- Located in the upper neck area

Primary Functions
Auditory System
- Improves hearing and reduces deafness
- Treats ear infections and inflammation
- Reduces ear ringing (tinnitus)
- Alleviates ear pain and congestion
- Improves auditory clarity
Respiratory System
- Relieves throat congestion
- Treats sore throat and laryngitis
- Improves voice quality
- Reduces coughing
- Clears respiratory passages
Nervous System
- Relieves neck pain and stiffness
- Reduces headaches
- Calms the nervous system
- Treats cervical spine disorders
Emotional & Mental
- Promotes mental clarity
- Enhances communication abilities
- Reduces mental fog
- Calms excessive thinking
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Tinnitus
- Sore throat
- Hoarseness
- Dizziness
- Ear ringing
- Throat pain
- Voice problems
- Vertigo
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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SI-16 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Recent neck surgery
- Severe throat infections
- Carotid artery disease