LI-03 (San Jian) Third Space - Acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

"The Kidneys is where the will power (Zhi) resides"

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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-03 (San Jian) Third Space

Acupuncture Points on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

Shu-Stream & Wood Point

Actions:

Expels wind and heat
Clears heat and benefits the throat and teeth
Dispels fullness and treats diarrhea

Indications:

Toothache, ophthalmalgia, sore throat, redness and swelling of fingers and the dorsum of the hand.

Location (CAM):

When a loose list is made, the point is on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.

Location (AMOA):

On the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 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