二間 (Èrjiān) — Second Space
Large Intestine channel · point 2
Ying-Spring pointWater pointWater point of the Large Intestine channelSedation (son) point
Traditionally used for
- Eye health
- Nose & throat
- Teeth & mouth
- Colds & fever
Location
On the radial side of the index finger, in the depression distal to the second metacarpophalangeal joint, at the border between red and white flesh.
How to locate: Make a loose fist; the point lies in the hollow just in front of the knuckle, on the thumb side.
Needling
Depth:
0.2–0.3 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
Functions
- Clears heat from the Large Intestine channel
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain of the face and throat
Indications
Toothachesore throatnosebleedfacial swelling and deviation of the mouthblurred visionfever
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