Meridian MasteryLarge Intestine channel · LI2
二間 Èrjiān
LI2 · Second Space
Where it is
Thumb side of the index finger, in the dip just in front of the big knuckle.
Anatomically: Where the skin of the back and palm of the hand meet, on the thumb side of the index finger, in the hollow just beyond its knuckle joint (2nd metacarpophalangeal joint).
Locations follow the WHO standard acupuncture point locations, in our own words.
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The name
The second point of the channel, in the gap just in front of the index finger's knuckle.
Point categories
- Spring point · Water 滎穴
- At the Spring point the water has just left its source: a small, quick trickle.
On the Large Intestine channel
Point 2 of 20 on the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Channel.
For education about traditional Chinese medicine theory only. Not medical advice. Talk to a qualified health professional before using acupressure if you are pregnant, have a health condition or take medication.