TE-16 - Celestial Window

天牖 - tiān yǒu

Point Region: Neck

TE

Triple Energizer Meridian

手少阳三焦经 - Shǒu Shàoyáng Sānjiāo Jīng

TE-16 Tianyou, meaning 'Window of Heaven,' is a master point that benefits the head and sense organs, a 'gateway of clarity and communication.' Located on the neck, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by stagnant Qi or excess heat in the upper body. Its name, 'Window of Heaven,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of clarity and ease to the head and face.

Think of Tianyou as a point that helps to open your mind. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a headache, a sore throat, and a feeling of a 'blocked' head. By benefiting the head and sense organs, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By benefiting the head and sense organs, TE-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 clear and unburdened mind.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: In the depression posterior to the mastoid process, just above TE-17

How to Locate:

  1. Locate the bony bump behind your ear (mastoid process)
  2. Find the small depression just behind and above this bony area
  3. This is closer to the skull than the area behind your earlobe
  4. This natural hollow behind the ear is TE-16
Location illustration for In the depression posterior to the mastoid process, just above TE-17

Primary Functions

Nervous System

  • Treats headaches and migraines
  • Relieves cervical nerve tension
  • Reduces neck muscle spasms
  • Improves brain circulation

Auditory System

  • Treats sudden hearing loss
  • Reduces tinnitus and ear ringing
  • Improves inner ear circulation
  • Balances auditory nerve function

Musculoskeletal System

  • Relieves neck stiffness and pain
  • Treats cervical spine disorders
  • Reduces muscle tension in neck
  • Improves neck mobility

Circulatory System

  • Improves circulation to head and neck
  • Reduces vascular congestion
  • Strengthens qi and blood flow
  • Supports lymphatic drainage

Endocrine & Metabolic System

  • Regulates triple energizer to head
  • Balances energy flow upward
  • Supports metabolic circulation
  • Harmonizes organ coordination

Emotional & Mental

  • Reduces mental stress and tension
  • Calms nervous anxiety
  • Promotes emotional stability
  • Enhances mental clarity

Respiratory System

  • Treats throat congestion
  • Improves breathing from neck tension
  • Reduces respiratory restrictions
  • Supports upper respiratory function

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Facial swelling
  • Neck stiffness
  • Shoulder pain
  • Head wind
  • Cervical rigidity
  • Upper limb pain
  • Facial edema
  • Stiff neck
  • Headache

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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TE-16 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Recent neck surgery
  • Severe cervical spine injury
  • Acute neck trauma
  • Carotid artery disease