LI2

Erjian

Star

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.

Fig. — LI2 · Hand
Bones of the hand, dorsal — Gray's Anatomy plate
Bones of the hand, dorsal Gray's Anatomy, 1918

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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