LI3 (Sān Jiān, “Third Space”) is the Shu-Stream point of the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located on the radial side of the index finger, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, in the depression posterior to the joint. It clears heat, alleviates pain, benefits throat.
On the radial side of the index finger, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, in the depression posterior to the joint.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-0.8 cun. Moxibustion is applicable.
Clears heat, alleviates pain, benefits throat.
Toothache, ophthalmalgia, sore throat, febrile diseases, pain and numbness of fingers.
As a Shu-Stream point, LI-3 is effective for damp-heat conditions and joint pain along the Large Intestine meridian. It is particularly useful for clearing heat and alleviating pain in the throat, teeth, and eyes, especially when accompanied by swelling or redness. It also addresses pain and limited movement in the fingers and hand. For acute sore throat, it is often combined with LI-4 (Hé Gǔ).
LI3 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:
LI3 (Sān Jiān) is located on the radial side of the index finger, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, in the depression posterior to the joint.
LI3 clears heat, alleviates pain, benefits throat. Common clinical indications include toothache, ophthalmalgia, sore throat, febrile diseases, pain and numbness of fingers.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-0.8 cun. Moxibustion is applicable.
LI3 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).