Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

LI-2 Erjian - Second Interval

More Spirit Names: Second Space, Double Space, Between Two

English:	Second Space
Also Known As:	Between Two Second Interval Second Secretion Second Instance

Location

With the finger slightly flexed, this point is located on the redial side of the second finger distal to the metacarpalphalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin.
In the depression anterior to the metacarpalphalangeal joint of the index finger on the lateral side.
On the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpalphalangeal joint.

Needling

Straight insertion, 0.3 cun.
Oblique proximal or distal insertion, 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
Perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the pain, 0.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

Command Functions

Ying-Spring point
Water point
Sedation point

Actions

Expels Wind
Clears Heat
Reduces swelling
Alleviates pain
Clears Heat from the Large Intestine

Indications

Hemiplegia
Facial paralysis
Trigeminal neuralgia
Fever
Somnolence
Toothache
Headache
Blurred vision
Epistaxis
Shoulder and back pain and stiffness
Cloudy vision
Eye diseases
Yellow eyes
Injury by Cold with water binding the chest and lateral costal region
Propensity to fright
Dry stools
Edema
Intestinal spasm

Tonsillitis
Dry mouth
Sore throat
Submandibular swelling
Esophageal spasms
Epistaxis
Acute weeping
Eczema of the face
Deviation of the mouth and eye
Rhinitis
Throat Bi
Cold shivering
Acute Food Stagnation
Cold and pain at LI-15 Jianyu
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Sweating
Inner canthus troubles

Combinations

LI-5 Yangxi	LI-1 Shangyang SI-5 Yanggu SJ-2 Yemen SJ-9 Sidu	SI-18 Quanliao
Toothache Lumbar pain with throat Bi	Toothache of the lower jaw	Toothache
LI-20 Yingxiang DU-16 Fengfu	LI-1 Shangyang PC-7 Daling LI-3 Sanjian SI-2 Qiangu DU-23 Shangxing	LI-13 Shouwuli KI-3 Taixi KI-4 Dazhong KI-6 Zhaohai
Rhinitis with epistaxis	Pain of the eye	Somnolence
LI-3 Sanjian KI-3 Taixi KI-6 Zhaohai DU-20 Baihui GB-20 Tianjing ST-45 Lidui UB-18 Ganshu	HT-6 Yinxi PC-5 Jianshi ST-45 Lidui
Somnolence	Excessive fright

Contraindications

Some sources say that this point is forbidden during the ninth month of pregnancy.

Notes

This point calms the abdomen.
This point helps to control the balance between water and metal and is the best point for dry, hard constipation.
This point is good for spastic colon.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point	Second Interval is the Water point and Sedation point on the Colon. It is good when vision is confused and cloudy, whether in body, mind or spirit. The Water element brings the Colon its fluidity and adaptability, which calms, cleanses and lubricates an Official that tends toward stuckness and rigidity, and the interval in its name recalls the quiet, routine rhythms that Metal needs to work smoothly. Water oils the rigid areas of life. As the Water point it governs the balance of Water in Metal, lubricating the Official so it can eliminate on every level.
Worsley	Not to be needled from the 9th month of pregnancy onward Location: On the posterolateral (posteroradial) side of the index finger, a little distal to the base of its proximal phalanx. Needle depth: 3 fen Moxa: 3 cones
When to Consider	When vision is confused and cloudy, whether in body, mind or spirit When a person is rigid and stuck and needs fluidity to let the process of life happen When someone keeps reaching for more of what they think will satisfy them or prop up their sense of self, even though it never does When the Large Intestine needs calming, cleansing and lubricating on every level For the 'second interval' of a life situation, such as a change of career When the person is hard on themselves or others; Water helps them move, let go as things change and go with the flow
Notes	Water point, Sedation point and Spring point of the Large Intestine

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.