NAME
SANJIAN
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
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.