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LI 3 · Sanjian

Large Intestine meridian · Metal · Yang · peak 5–7 AM

Plate shown for male body
Hand acupoints

Location

Index finger, radial side of 2nd MCP, proximal

Needling Depth

0.3–0.5 cun

Shallow — low depth risk.

Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.

Large Intestine Meridian Flow

Metal · Yang · peak 5–7 AM

Qi flowing along the Large Intestine — direction of animation reflects channel flow.

My notes on LI 3