LI-2

LI-2

<- LI-1 Large Intestine LI-3 ->

Punto IG 02

Name

二間

  • Er Jian
  • Second Interval

Location

On the radial side of the index finger, in a depression distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint.

Nature

Actions

  • Clears Heat, lowers Fire, but acts more at the level of the nose: nasal congestion with severe mucus, dryness of the mouth, yellowish eyes, sore throat
  • Facial paralysis, especially if there is deviation of the mouth, disappeared nasolabial groove
  • Shoulder pain, Yang Ming pathway type, with tingling in the index finger and thumb
  • When eating quickly and food does not descend, this point can be pressed

Treatment

  • Puncture: 0.3 CUN

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