Large Intestine 3

LI 3 / San Jian / Third Space

Point Location

On the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.

 

Associations

• Shu-Stream Point on LI Channel
• Wood Element on LI Channel

 

Indications / Conditions Treated

• Sore throat

• Toothache

• Eye pain

• Local pain & numbness of finger, hand, and along the Channel

 

TCM Actions

• Clears Heat
• Dispels Wind 
• Brightens the eyes
• Benefits the throat

 

TCM Patterns treated

• LI Damp-Heat