Meridian MasteryLarge Intestine channel · LI3
三間 Sānjiān
LI3 · Third Space
Where it is
Thumb side of the hand, in the dip just behind the big knuckle of the index finger.
Anatomically: In the hollow on the wrist side of the index-finger knuckle (2nd metacarpophalangeal joint), on the thumb side of the back of the hand.
Locations follow the WHO standard acupuncture point locations, in our own words.
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The name
The third point of the channel, in the gap just behind the index finger's knuckle.
Point categories
- Stream point · Wood 輸穴
- At the Stream point the water gathers pace and pours on, strong enough to carry things with it.
On the Large Intestine channel
Point 3 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.