Large Intestine 17

Large Intestine
Written By Elizabeth Fuqua

LI 17 / Tian Ding / Celestial Tripod

Point Location

On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun inferior to LI 18, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

 

Indications / Conditions Treated

  • Sudden loss of voice

  • Sore throat

  • Goiter

 

TCM Actions

  • Benefits the throat

 

TCM Patterns

  • LV Qi Stagnation

 

Caution

  • Jugular artery warning
Elizabeth Fuqua

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