Tianyou (TE16)
Tianyou (TE16), “Celestial Casement”, is a point on the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. It is point 16 of the 23 on the channel. Descends rebellious Qi from the head and brightens the eyes and ears.
Location
On the neck, level with the angle of the mandible, in the depression posterior to sternocleidomastoid.
Functions according to tradition
Descends rebellious Qi from the head and brightens the eyes and ears.
Traditional indications
- Dizziness
- Sudden deafness
- Blurred vision
- Neck stiffness
- Facial swelling
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Group of points on the neck and shoulders that, according to the classics, regulate the passage of Qi between the head and the body.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- GV17 Naohu (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Blurred vision, Dizziness, Neck stiffness
- BL5 Wuchu (Bladder): Blurred vision, Dizziness
- BL6 Chengguang (Bladder): Blurred vision, Dizziness
- BL8 Luoque (Bladder): Blurred vision, Dizziness
- GB16 Muchuang (Gallbladder): Blurred vision, Facial swelling
- GB19 Naokong (Gallbladder): Dizziness, Neck stiffness
Point profile
- Code
- TE16
- Pinyin name
- Tiān Yǒu
- Characters
- 天牖
- Translation
- Celestial Casement
- Meridian
- San Jiao (Triple Burner)
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- Window of Heaven
- Topics
- Head & Neck, Ear, Eyes
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
