How often do you clean your house? Floors might get swept or vacuumed daily, while windows or the air conditioning filters are cleaned only occasionally. However, less frequent doesn’t mean less important. These behind-the-scenes tasks are still essential.
That’s the principle behind the acupoint, Second Space (Er Jian, LI2). Located on your index finger, it plays a supporting role in clearing and maintaining the body’s internal environment thanks to its special role among the acupoints of the Large Intestine meridian.
What the Classic Texts Say
Er Jian was first documented in the “Ling Shu” (“Spiritual Pivot”). It is classified as a Ying-Spring acupoint. Ying-Spring points are positioned near the ends of the fingers and toes, just behind the more potent Jing-Well points. They primarily help clear heat and toxins along their respective meridians or energy pathways. For the Large Intestine meridian, this is especially relevant because one of its main jobs is to eliminate waste from the body. These unique qualities secure Er Jian’s supportive role in various treatment protocols.
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors.
She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia.
Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
