LI-02 (Er Jian) Second Space - Acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

"The Kidneys dislike dryness"

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point LI-02 (Er Jian) Second Space

Acupuncture Points on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

Ying-Spring & Water Point

Actions:

Expels wind, clears heat and reduces swelling
Alleviates pain

Indications:

Blurring of vision. Epistaxis, toothache, sore throat, febrile diseases.

Location (CAM):

In the depression of the radial side of the index finger, distal to the 2nd metacarpal-phalangeal joint. The point is located with the finger slightly flexed.

Location (AMOA):

On the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM