Er Jian (Li 2) or “Second Space” Acupuncture point – Large Intestine Meridian
Localization of point:
On the dorsal side of the forefinger, the proximal portion of the first phalanx of the forefinger, the end of the attachment of the interosseous dorsal muscle.
Diseases:
- laryngitis
- tonsillitis
- esophagostenosis
- acute atrophy of the orbitalis muscle
- cervicobrachial neuralgia
- jaundice
- epistaxis
- toothache
Acupuncture and Moxibustion treatment:
- Acupuncture: 2 – 3 fens (0,66 cm – 1 cm or 0,26 in – 0,4 in)
- Moxibustion: 3 minutes; 3 zhuangs (moxa cones)