穴位别名:天鼑(古籍异写)。
English Aliases:
Heavenly Cauldron Point,
Tianding Neck Point
穴位位置
在颈部,胸锁乳突肌后缘,扶突穴(LI-18)下1寸。
English (WHO Standard Description):
On the neck, posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, 1 cun inferior to LI-18 (Futu).
找穴方法
头微向对侧转动,显露胸锁乳突肌,
在其后缘,自扶突向下量1寸,
按压有酸胀感处即为天鼎穴。
English Method:
Turn the head slightly to the opposite side,
Identify the sternocleidomastoid muscle,
Move 1 cun inferior to LI-18 along its posterior border
按摩手法
Apply gentle pressure with index or middle finger
Massage for 1–2 minutes
Especially suitable for throat discomfort
针刺手法
垂直针刺深度控制在0.5~0.8寸(约1.5-2.5厘米)。这个穴位周围分布着多条神经和血管,因此不能扎得太深。
穴位功效
清咽利喉,
理气散结,
舒颈止痛。
English Functions:
Clears the throat,
Regulates Qi and dissipates nodules,
Relieves neck discomfort
适用症状
咽喉肿痛,
失音、声音嘶哑,
甲状腺肿大,
颈部僵硬疼痛。
English Indications:
Sore throat,
Loss of voice, hoarseness,
Thyroid enlargement,
Neck stiffness and pain
穴位禁忌
颈动脉附近,禁止用力按压或深刺,
孕期及颈部疾病患者慎用。
English Cautions:
Located near the carotid artery,
Avoid strong pressure or deep stimulation
穴位解说
天鼎穴最早记载于古代中医经典《针灸甲乙经》,在另一部著作《铜人腧穴针灸图经》中也有收录。
《针灸甲乙经》记载:这个穴位能缓解突然失声、呼吸不畅(像有东西堵住气道),喉咙肿痛导致呼吸和吞咽困难等症状。
《铜人腧穴针灸图经》记载:对于咽喉肿胀影响呼吸,以及喉咙发出异常声响(如喘鸣音)的情况有帮助。
《针灸甲乙经》:“天鼎,主咽肿,喉痹,失音。”
《针灸大成》:“治喉痛,颈项强急。”
Classical Interpretation (EN)
Tianding (LI-17) is traditionally used to relieve throat disorders and neck stiffness.