Li3 Sanjian ( ShuStream Point ) , Gi3

Location 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 .

Indications Toothache , ophthalmalgia , sore throat , redness and swelling of fingers and the dorsum of the hand .

Method Puncture perpendicularly - 0 . 5 - 0 . 8 inch . Moxibustion is applicable .

Vasculature The dorsal venous network of the hand and the branch of the first dorsal metacarpal artery .

Innervation The superficial ramus of the radial nerve .