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)