Base de connaissancesPoints d’acupuncture
LI-3
Sanjian
Third Space
Autres nomsBetween Three · Third Interval · Third Section · Third Instance
- Méridien
- Gros intestin
- Classification
- Shu-Ruisseau, Cinq Phases, Dispersion
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Localisation
- 01In the depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone, on the radial side of the index finger.
- 02With the hand loosely fisted, the point lies on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression just proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.
- 03On the radial side of the index finger, within the pronounced depression proximal to the second metacarpal head. Note: locating it is easier with the hand held in a loose fist.
Puncture
- 01Insert straight, 0.3 cun.
- 02Needle perpendicularly, 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
- 03Moxibustion may be used.
- 04Insert perpendicularly, 0.5 to 2 cun, aiming toward SI-3 Houxi. Note: needle with the hand loosely fisted so the metacarpal bones lie in one plane — this matters most when needling deeply toward the far side of the hand.
Fonctions du point
- Shu -Stream (Transporting) point
- Wood point
- Secondary Sedation point
Actions
- Dispels Exterior Wind
- Clears Heat
- Expels Wind-Heat
- Brightens the eyes
- Benefits the throat and teeth
- Dispels fullness
- Treats diarrhea
Indications
- Tooth pain
- Sore throat
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Painful eyes
- Malaria
- Inflammation on the back of the hand
- Tonsillitis
- Childhood ailments
- Drowsiness
- Abdominal distention
- Dyspnea
- Throat Bi with heavy mucus
- Cold- or Damp-type diarrhea
- Cold injury with water lodged in the chest and hypochondrium
- Being easily startled
- Fullness in the chest
- Acute stiff neck
- Difficulty bending and straightening the fingers
- Eye pain (ophthalmalgia)
- Redness and swelling of the fingers
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Sore, cracked lips
- Urge to stretch
- Nose problems
- Conjunctivitis
- Red eyes
- Swollen eyes
- Borborygmus
- Throat obstruction
- Lower jaw tooth pain
- Pain from decayed teeth
- Tongue thrusting
- Acute eye pain
- Dry, scorched lips and mouth
- Nosebleed
- Rhinitis
- Tinnitus
- Chills and fever
Associations
Notes
- It is seldom used as a sedation point.
- It works especially well in children, particularly for throat disorders, constipation, and diarrhea.
- It suits patients who are overly emotional.
- It is a good choice for eye problems.
- It is commonly used for Bi syndrome of the hand.