Significant Points of the Liver Channel of Foot-Jueyin

Taichong(LR3)Meaning Tai, big; chong, important pass. The point is on the foot, where the Qi of meridian is abundant. It is an important pass of this meridian.

Locationon the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.

Indication 1. hepatitis, ascariasis of the gallbladder. 2. lowering high blood pressure, fainting and headache caused by high blood pressure, convulsion of epilepsy.

3. spermatorrhea, enuresis, amenorrhea. 4. headache caused by hepatic fire, redness and pain of the eye.

Method perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cunRemarksShu-Stream and Yuan-Source Point. Main point for calming the liver.

(13) Zhangmen(LR13) Meaning Zhang, screen; men, door. The point is below the hypochondrium, which is like a screen for the internal organs.

Locationbelow the free end of the 11th floating rib.

Indication hepatitis, diarrhea, dyspepsia, vomiting

Method perpendicularly 0.8-1 cun

RemarksFront-Mu Point of the spleen. A point where the energy of the five Zang organs assembles

(14) Qimen(LR14)Meaning Qi, cycle; men, door. The flanks on both sides are like an open door, where the point is located..

When the Qi of meridian circulates here, it is considered as one cycle. The point is therefore named Qimen.

Location

below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space.

Indication

1. main point to treat diseases of the liver and the gallbladder. 2. intercostal neuralgia.

Method 1. puncture obliquely and horizontally 0.5-0.8 cun.

2. for the points in the intercostal space, insert the needle at the superior margin where intercostal vasculars are located to avoid hurting.

3. deep insertion should be avoided in order not to hurt the internal organs

RemarksFront-Mu Point of the Liver