Large Intestine Meridian

LI2 [IC2]
ERJIAN [Jikan, Second Part, Second Space, Second Interval]

Localisation:

on the radial border of the index finger, distal to the second metacarpophalangeal joint

• in the angle between the base and the shaft of the second phalanges

Category of Points:

• Sedation point (Xie Xue)
• Ying (Spring) point
• Water point
• Key treatment point for teeth

Functions:

• expels Wind, clears Heat and reduces swelling
• alleviates pain

Indication:

• toothache, swelling and pain of the mouth, throat and lower cheek area, sore throat, dry mouth, nose bleed, nasal discharge, eye ailments, facial palsy
• febrile disorders, chills
• nervousness, somnolence
• acute food stagnation 
• disorders, restricted movement and pain of the shoulder and upper back

Remarks:

• expels Wind-Heat from the upper area of the lungs, particularly from the throat and nose
• for toothache LI2 is often recommended instead of LI4
• for runny nose  and nosebleeds LI2 is used in conjunction with LI20 and GV16
• is also recommended for Empty Kidney patterns.