Names Of San Jian
LI 3 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Third Space
- Pinyin Name: San Jian
- Chinese Character: 三間
Where Is LI 3 ?
LI 3 Location
- On the radial side of the index finger, proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is LI 3 Used For?
LI 3 Clinical Usages
- Expel wind and heat particularly from the throat, teeth, mouth, face and eyes.
- Diarrhea.
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How Is LI 3 Categorized?
What Diagnostic Patterns May Use LI 3 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Conditions May Use LI 3 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Points Are Near LI 3 ?
(EX) Luozhen Falling Down from Pillow
- Acute issues of the neck - strain, sprain, whiplash (needle on effected side)
(EX) Yaotongxue Low Back Pain Point
- Acute issues of the low back - pain, sprain, strain (needle the same side)
(EX) Baxie Eight Ghosts
- Issues of the hand - pain, spasm, numbness.
- Mentioned in the Ling Shu for malaria
Where Do I Go Next?
List Of Related Points
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