Er Jian 二間 (LI 2)
TRANSLATION: | Second Space |
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TYPE: | Ying-spring, Water, Sedation |
LOCATION: | On radial side of index finger, distal to metacarpal-phalangeal joint at junction of red and white skin. Located with finger slightly flexed |
NEEDLE INSERTION: | a. 45° proximal or distal insertion b. 70° insertion towards the palm |
NEEDLE DEPTH: | a. 0.2-0.3 cun, b. 0.5 cun |