SI 16-19 Flashcards
SI 16 Name
Heavenly Window
SI 16 Classification
Window of the Sky
SI 16 Location
Lateral aspect of the neck, posterior to m. sternocleidomastoid and LI 18 on level of Adams apple
SI 16 Needling
0.3-0.7 Perp
SI 16 Action
Benefits ears, nose, throat
Regulates qi
calms spirit
ACAP
Clears heat
SI 17 Name
Heavenly Appearance
SI 17 Classification
Window of the Sky
SI 17 Location
Posterior to angle of mandible in depression of anterior border of m. sternocleidomastoid
SI 17 Needling
0.5-0.7 Perp
SI 17 Actions
Benefits the neck and throat
Disperses swelling
Descends rebellious qi
Benefits the ear
SI 18 Name
Cheek Bone Crevice
SI 18 Location
Directly below outer canthus, in depression on the lower border of zygoma
SI 18 Needling
0.5-0.8 Perp
SI 18 Actions
Eliminates wind and alleviates pain
Clears heat, reduces swelling
SI 19 Name
Palace of Hearing
SI 19 Location
Anterior to tragus and posterior to condyloid process of the mandible, in depression formed when mouth is open
SI 19 Needling
0.5-1 Perp
SI 19 Actions
Benefits the ears
Calms the spirit
SI 16 Indications
Hypertension related to the heart
SI 17 Indications
Mumps, tonsilitis, sore throat
Descends yang qi rising to chest
Asthma
SI 18 Indications
Facial paralysis
Bells palsy
Stroke
Toothache
Trigeminal neuralgia
Twitching eyelid
SI 19 Indications