Acupoint+LI-17+(Tian+Ding)

==     **Tian Ding** **• **    **Large Intestine** **17** **• **  **2.17.28** //Celestial Tripod, Heavenly Vessel, Celestial Cauldron // = = =Location= On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun below LI-18, on the posterior border of the SCM.

=Point Summary= //Benefits the Throat and Voice// local point for throat problems

=Needling=

Depth:
0.3 - 0.5 cun

Technique:
Puncture Perpendicularly

Contraindications:
None

=General Indications=

Functions
Local

Indications
Local

Special Notes
Local

=Diagnostic Indications:= Skin Disorders **•**

=Soulie De Morant Indications= Tonifies the large intestine, throat, shoulder, lateral upper limb and exterior posterior lower limb. Disperses the opposite kidney. Dispersing acts in the opposite way. Throat: inflammation, pain: tonsillitis Laryngitis: sudden muteness, loss of voice, paralysis of the hyoid muscles; internal ear Lateral side of neck, from ear, upper and posterior shoulder, lateral face of upper limb, wrist, hand, dorsal side of fingers. Lower limb of the same side, posteromedial aspect. Back: muscles of the opposite side.
 * When tonified**:
 * Direct Effects:**
 * Parts of the body:**

=Psycho-Spiritual Components=
 * Brings clarity and wisdom**, one of the strongest spirit points on the Large Intestine meridian. Like a window of the sky point. Good for “cleansing the vessel”. Removes toxins from the mind and spirit [JRW]

The function of this point relates directly to Yi-jing hexagram 50, “the Cauldron” (ding). The ding was the vessel used in banquets and in the performance of ritual. The essence of this hexagram is that stagnation must be removed and the vessel cleaned in order for it to receive, and be received, by spirit during ritual. Hence this point **fosters the necessary state of open receptivity required to be nourished by heaven**. [ALHIM]