POINT: SJ-16 (SAN JIAO-16)
English: | Window of Heaven |
Also Known As: | Heaven's Window |
- On the lateral side of the neck,directly below the posterior border of the mastoid process on the level of the mandibular angle, and on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
- On the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the angle of the mandible, approximately 1 cun inferior to GB-12 Wangu.
- Posterior and inferior to the mastoid process at the posterior at the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, near the hairline.
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
- Window of Heaven point
- Benefits the head and sense organs
- Regulates and descends qi
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SJ-9 |
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Sudden deafness |
Wind dizziness Headache |
Swelling of the face |
DU-26 |
UB-15 |
ST-12 |
Nasal discharge with inability to distinguish the fragrant from the foul |
Lacrimation |
Pain of the shoulder and back |
SI-3 |
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Stiffness of the neck with inability to turn the head |
Tired throat Swelling of the neck with inability to turn the head Swelling of the cheek that radiates to the ear |
Deafness |
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Sore throat |
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- This point, along with the other Window of Heaven points, is able to regulate and balance the Qi between the head and body.
- It is used for inversion Qi (chaotic and rebellious Qi rushing to the head).