# SI17 Tianrong (Celestial Hood) – Small Intestine Meridian

天容 · tiān róng

Location: Posterior to the angle of the mandible in the depression on the anterior border of the scm.

Cautions: Caution near facial nerve.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/si17

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Asthma, Benefit Descend Rebellion Qi, Benefit Ears, Benefit Ears, Benefit Neck, Benefit Neck, Benefit Throat, Benefit Throat, Chills, Cough, Deafness, Descend Rebellion Qi, Breathing Problems, Breathing Problems, Difficulty Swallowing, Difficulty Swallowing, Fever, Chest Fullness, Chest Fullness, Goiter, Unable to Raise Arm, Jaw Clenched Stiffness, Immobility Arm Raising, Immobility Jaw Clenched, Lump Throat, Lump Throat, Obstruction Throat, Obstruction Throat, Chest Pain, Chest Pain, Jaw Pain, Jaw Pain, Neck Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Pain, Sore Throat, Sore Throat, Pharyngitis, Scrofula Neck, Scrofula Neck, Speech Impairment, Speech Impairment, Swelling, Cheek Swelling, Cheek Swelling, Neck Swelling, Neck Swelling, Swollen Throat, Swollen Throat, Tinnitus, Vomiting Foam, Vomiting Foam, Wheezing

## Most often selected alongside SI17

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 8 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 6 protocols
- CV22 (Celestial Prominence) – 5 protocols
- LI17 (Celestial Tripod) – 5 protocols
- TB13 (Upper Arm Convergence) – 5 protocols
- LV03 (Great Surge) – 4 protocols
- GB20 (Wind Pool) – 3 protocols
- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 3 protocols

## Protocols using SI17

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Confusion, Mood Negative | LI18, SI17, GB12 | 14 days | doi:10.5539/gjhs.v7n4p40 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tinnitus, Hearing Loss Sudden | SI17, SI19, GB02, GV20 | 60 days | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-97 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tinnitus, Hearing Loss Sudden | SI17, SI19, BL23, KD03, TB03, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, GB20, GB37, LV03, GV20 | 10 days | doi:10.27282/d.cnki.gsdzu.2020.000863 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stroke Sequelae, Dysphagia Pharyngeal | SI17, CV23 | 28 days | doi:10.27026/d.cnki.ggszc.2023.000386 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Restlessness Insomnia, Insomnia Primary | SI17, TB16, GB20 | 28 days | doi:10.2196/84122 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hypothyroidism | LI04, ST12, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI17, BL20, KD03, LV03, LV04, CV04, GV04 | 90 days | doi:10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.5.200 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Trismus | LI04, LI18, LI19, LI20, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI17, SI19, LV03, GV20 | 70 days | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2013-010484 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hypertrophy Adenoid | SI17, CV23 | 30 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000032804 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hyperthyroidism, Goiter | LI04, LI17, ST36, SI17, TB13, CV22 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Hyperthyroidism, Goiter, Exophthalmos | LI04, LI17, ST36, SI17, BL01, BL02, TB13, TB23, GB20, CV22 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Hyperthyroidism, Anxiety, Sweating, Goiter, Psychological Hot Temper Disorder, Psychological Hot Temper Disorder | LI04, LI17, ST36, SP06, SI17, KD07, TB13, CV22 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Hyperthyroidism, Qi Liver, Goiter, Qi Liver | LI04, LI17, ST36, SI17, TB13, LV03, CV17, CV22 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Hyperthyroidism, Palpitations, Goiter | LI04, LI17, ST36, HT07, SI17, PC06, TB13, CV22 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Soreness Throat, Heat, Tonsilitis, Pharyngitis Chronic, Soreness Throat, Pharyngitis Chronic | LU11, LI04, ST44, SI17 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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