LI-02, Er Jian, 二 间 , Second Space
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| Categories |
| Ying-Spring Point • Child Point |
| Location |
| Form circle between tip of thumb and tip of index finger • On the radial border of the index finger • In a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint • LI-2 and LI-3 are on each side of the Metacarpo-phalangeal joint (knuckle) • On the border where the skin changes color if you form a loose fist. • Shaving the bone. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.2 to 0.3 cun, 0.3 to 0.5 cun |
| Description: Oblique proximal or distal insertion 0.2 to 0.3 cun • Perpendicular-oblique insertion .5 cun towards the palm |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| YING-SPRING POINT: Clear heat • Treat heat disorders affecting the upper portion of the channel in the face and head (Tooth, nose, dry mouth, Bell's palsy, eye problems) • Treat diseases of the yang channel and diseases of the Zang (Joint problems of shoulder, back, elbow, wrist, FINGER) |
| Energetics 2 |
| CHILD POINT: Reduce excess or deficiency of the channel • Bloody stool, bloating, indigestion |
| Energetics 3 |
| Lethargy mentioned in ancient times |
| Energetics 4 |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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