Sanjian LI3 Nomenclature, Functions, Indications, Method

Nomenclature:

San:two           jian:space/point
The term sanjian refers to the third point of lung meridian.

Location:

This point is on the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, when a loose fist is made.

Method:

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 2 cun, directed towards Houxi SI-3.
Note: needle with the hand in a loose fist position.
Moxibustion is applicable.

Indications of sanjian:

This is one of the important point for disorders of finger joints, toothache. This point also benefits toothache, pain , swelling of throat and fever.

Remark:

Shu stream point .

Precaution:

Needle with the hand in a loose fist position for accurate location and easy needling.

Read about other points of Large Intestine Meridian:

LI1-Shangyang-商阳    LI2-Erjian-二间     LI4-Hegu-合谷         LI5-Yangxi-阳溪      LI6-Painli-偏历 LI7-Wenliu-温溜         LI8-Xialian-下廉          LI9-Shanglian-上廉           LI10-Shousanli-手三里         LI11-Quchi-曲池 LI12-Zhouliao-肘髎         LI13-Shouwuli-手五里         LI14-Binao-臂臑            LI15-Jianyu-肩髃         LI16-Jugu-巨骨     LI17-Tianding-天鼎      LI18-Futu-扶突      LI19-Heliao-禾髎      LI20-Yingxiang-迎香