L.I. 2 "Between Two" Erjian
Ying Spring: Water
LOCATION: On the radial side of the index finger, distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint, at the
junction of the red & white skin
IMAGE: Also translated as "Second Interval;" a reference to this point being second on the
channel.
FUNCTIONS: Moistens Throat, Dispels Heat, Clears Pharynx, Dispels Wind Heat,
Stimulates Channels, Sedates Pain
INDICATIONS:
facial paralysis
fever
nosebleed
sore throat
toothache
trigeminal neuralgia
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.2 - 0.3 cun.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: stuffy nose & head (not as common)
sedation point: for heat constipation
CAM: blurring of vision
