LI2 (Èr Jiān, “Second Space”) is the Ying-Spring point of the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located on the radial side of the index finger, distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, in the depression anterior to the joint. It clears heat, alleviates pain, reduces swelling.
On the radial side of the index finger, distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, in the depression anterior to the joint.
Perpendicular insertion 0.2-0.3 cun. Moxibustion is applicable.
Clears heat, alleviates pain, reduces swelling.
Toothache, epistaxis, sore throat, febrile diseases, pain in the hand and wrist.
As a Ying-Spring point, LI-2 is excellent for clearing heat from the Large Intestine meridian and its associated organs. It is particularly effective for acute conditions characterized by heat, such as toothache, sore throat, and fever. Its ability to alleviate pain and reduce swelling makes it a go-to point for local pain in the hand and finger joints. It is often used in conjunction with LI-11 (Qū Chí) for systemic heat-clearing.
LI2 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:
LI2 (Èr Jiān) is located on the radial side of the index finger, distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, in the depression anterior to the joint.
LI2 clears heat, alleviates pain, reduces swelling. Common clinical indications include toothache, epistaxis, sore throat, febrile diseases, pain in the hand and wrist.
Perpendicular insertion 0.2-0.3 cun. Moxibustion is applicable.
LI2 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).