Erjian

Erjian

Erjian location

Erjian(LI2, 二间) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Large Intestine Meridian of Hand. Erjian is the Ying-Spring point of the Large Intestine.

Meaning

Er, two, second; jian, clearance. Jian, indicates the point, This is the second point of the large Intestine Meridian.

Location

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

Indication

epistaxis, toothache, pain and swelling of the throat, fever.

Method

perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 cun.