Tianding LI-17
Chinese: 天鼎
Pinyin: Tiān Dǐng
Location
Tianding LI-17 is located on the lateral side of the neck, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, superior to Quepen ST-12 at the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa.
It is 1 cun below Futu LI-18 which is between the two head of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
How to locate
Rotate the neck to the opposite side, thus the sternocleidomastoid muscle becomes more visible and palpable. Tianding LI-17 is located directly posterior to the muscle, superior to Quepen ST-12 at the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa.
Main actions
- Benefits the throat and voice
- Removes nodules
Needling
After identifying the point location, rotate the head back to its normal position. Insert the needle 0.3–0.5 cun vertically or obliquely up to 0.8 cun.
Commentary for Tianding LI-17
Tianding LI-7 is less important than other Large Intestine Channel points. However, it is still quite effective in dissipating nodules. Therefore, it treats goitre and thyroid problems.
Its other function is to benefit the throat and voice, against sudden loss of voice and painful obstruction of throat.