Monday, October 10, 2011

LI - 3 ( Large Intestine-3)


L.I. 3 "Between Three" Sanjian


















Shu Stream: Wood
LOCATION: When a loose fist is made, the point is on the radial side of the index finger, in the
depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone
IMAGE: Also known as "Third Crevice", a reference to this point being third on the channel.
FUNCTIONS: Benefits and moistens the throat
Regulates the Bowels
Sedates Heat
Brightens the eyes
Dispels (local) wind
Resolves Constipation
Transforms Damp Heat,
INDICATIONS:
eyes painful
inflammation of dorsum of hand
malaria
sore throat
toothache
trigeminal neuralgia
NEEDING: 0.5 - 0.8 cun.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: sometimes for diarrhea/gas
Mann: for someone who likes to stretch himself