LI-3 Sanjian - Third Interval

More Spirit Names: Third Space, Triple Space

English:	Third Space
Also Known As:	Between Three Third Interval Third Section Third Instance

Location

• In the depression, behind the capitulum of the second metacarpal bone, at the radial side of the index finger.
• 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.
• On the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.
  Note: this point is easier to locate when a loose fist is made.

Needling

• Straight insertion, 0.3 cun.
• Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
• Moxibustion is applicable.
• Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 2 cun, directed towards SI-3 Houxi.
  Note: needle with the hand in a loose fist, with the metacarpal bones lying in the same plane. This is especially important when needling deeply towards the opposite side of the hand.

Command Functions

• Shu -Stream (Transporting) point
• Wood point
• Secondary Sedation point

Actions

• Dispels Exterior Wind
• Clears Heat
• Expels Wind and Heat
• Brightens the eyes
• Benefits the throat and teeth
• Dispels fullness
• Treats diarrhea
• Expels Wind-Cold from the channel

Indications

Toothache Sore throat Trigeminal neuralgia Eyes painful Malaria Inflammation of the dorsum of the hand Tonsillitis Children's complaints Somnolence Abdominal distention Dyspnea Throat Bi with excessive mucus Cold or damp diarrhea Injury by Cold with water binding the chest and lateral costal region Fright Fullness of the chest Acute stiff neck Difficulty flexing and extending the fingers Ophthalmalgia

Redness and swelling of the fingers Constipation Diarrhea Sore and cracked lips Desire to stretch Nose problems Conjunctivitis Red eyes Swollen eyes Borborygmus Obstruction of the throat Toothache of the lower jaw Pain from decaying teeth Tongue thrusting Acute eye pain Dry scorched lips and mouth Epistaxis Rhinitis Tinnitus Chills and fever

Combinations

ST-5 Daying GB-17 Zhengying	PC-8 Laogong SI-1 Shaoze LIV-3 Taichong	PC-5 Jianshi
Pain from tooth decay	Erosion, Heat and Dryness of the mouth	Obstruction of the throat
LI-2 Erjian	SJ-8 Sanyangluo SJ-10 Tianjing LIV-10 Zuwuli ST-45 Lidui	REN-8 Shenque REN-9 Shuifen
Somnolence	Somnolence with no desire to move the four limbs	Borborygmus and diarrhea
UB-23 Shenshu
Pain of the shoulder and back Wind-taxation (chronic Bi leading to exhaustion of Qi and Blood)

Contraindications

Notes

• This point is rarely used as a sedation point.
• It has a tremendous effect on children, especially for throat disorders, constipation and diarrhea.
• This point is good for those who are hyper emotional.
• This is a good point for eye problems.
• This is a widely used point for Bi syndrome of the hand.