SI-17 - Celestial Countenance

天容 - Tiān róng

Point Region: Neck

SI

Small Intestine Meridian

手太阳小肠经 - Shǒu Tàiyáng Xiǎochángjīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the side of the neck, behind the angle of the jaw, in the hollow just in front of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

How to Locate:

  1. Turn your head to the other side against your hand so the long neck muscle stands out
  2. Find the angle of your jaw below the ear
  3. The point is in the hollow behind the angle, just in front of the muscle
SI-17 (Celestial Countenance) acupressure point location: On the side of the neck, behind the angle of the jaw, in the hollow just in front of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

How to Apply Pressure

Treat SI-17 gently: once located behind the jaw angle, use only light surface contact on one side at a time and never press deeply into the neck. Do not use it after recent neck surgery, over swollen or infected lymph nodes, or during a severe throat infection, which needs medical care.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Swollen glands
  • Sore throat
  • Anxiety
  • Tinnitus
  • Lymph node swelling
  • Throat infection
  • Nervousness
  • Ear problems

Related Health Concerns

Cold and Flu OnsetAnxietyTinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Severe throat infections
  • Acute lymphadenitis
  • Recent neck surgery