Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin (LR)
The Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin does not have a particularly long pathway, nor does it have many acupoints, but its functions are by no means insignificant. It can be regarded as a great general guarding the body. It originates from the medial corner of the nail of the great toe, ascends to the ankle, then runs upward along the medial aspect of the leg, traveling between the Kidney Meridian and the Spleen Meridian, and finally reaches the margin of the ribs (hypochondrium).
Active Hours
Chou hour, Liver Meridian
Functions
The Lingshu (Spiritual Pivot), in the chapter "Meridians" (Jing Mai), records the disorders of this meridian: "Lower back pain with inability to bend forward or backward, protrusion hernia (tui shan) in men, swelling of the lower abdomen in women. In severe cases, dryness of the throat, and a dusty, lusterless complexion."
Related Conditions
Visceral patterns (Zang-fu symptoms): insomnia, irritability, a bluish-gray complexion, sallow skin, constipation, scanty reddish urine, poor appetite, and distension and oppressive fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, etc. Meridian patterns (Jing-luo symptoms): When the Liver Meridian is diseased, there will generally be distension and fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, lower abdominal pain, bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, dizziness, hernia, and emotional depression or irritability.
Daily Care
This is the time for the liver to repair itself. During the Chou hour (1:00–3:00 a.m.), one must enter a state of deep sleep so that the liver can receive the most abundant energy. For daily liver nourishment, engage in moderate exercise, avoid irritability and anger, and refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol, and consuming spicy and irritating foods. During the Chou hour, make sure to lie still in bed and remain asleep. If you suffer from insomnia for several consecutive days, you may employ cupping therapy to stimulate the Qimen (LR14) acupoint on the Liver Meridian and the Riyue (GB24) acupoint on the Gallbladder Meridian, so as to maintain and care for the Liver Meridian.
Acupoints
Dadun Point (LR-1 / Great Thickness, also known as Shuiquan, Dashun, Daxun)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Dadun (LR-1 / Great Thickness). Learn its benefits for metrorrhagia, hernia, impotence, and urinary disorders – the Liver meridian Jing-Well point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Xingjian Point (LR-2 / Between the Stride)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Xingjian (LR-2 / Between the Stride). Learn its benefits for red eyes, headache, hypertension, dysmenorrhea, and genital disorders – the Liver meridian Ying-Spring point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Taichong Point (LR-3 / Great Thoroughfare)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Taichong (LR-3 / Great Thoroughfare). Learn its benefits for headache, dizziness, hypertension, facial paralysis, and gynecological disorders – the Liver meridian Yuan-Source point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhongfeng Point (LR-4 / Middle Seal, also known as Xuanquan)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zhongfeng (LR-4 / Middle Seal). Learn its benefits for genital pain, spermatorrhea, urinary disorders, and jaundice – the Liver meridian Jing-River point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Ligou Point (LR-5 / Insect Channel, also known as Jiaoyi)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Ligou (LR-5 / Insect Channel). Learn its benefits for menstrual disorders, hernia, urinary conditions, and orchitis – the Liver meridian Luo-Connecting point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhongdu Point (LR-6 / Central Metropolis, also known as Zhongxi)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zhongdu (LR-6 / Central Metropolis). Learn its benefits for hernia, spermatorrhea, metrorrhagia, and lochiorrhea – the Liver meridian Xi-Cleft point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Xiguan Point (LR-7 / Knee Pass)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Xiguan (LR-7 / Knee Pass). Learn its benefits for knee pain, arthritis, and lower limb conditions – the Liver meridian point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Ququan Point (LR-8 / Curved Spring)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Ququan (LR-8 / Curved Spring). Learn its benefits for dysmenorrhea, uterine prolapse, prostatitis, hernia, and knee pain – the Liver meridian He-Sea point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Yinbao Point (LR-9 / Yin Embrace)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yinbao (LR-9 / Yin Embrace). Learn its benefits for irregular menstruation, lumbosacral pain, lower abdominal pain, and urinary disorders – the Liver meridian point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zuwuli Point (LR-10 / Foot Five Li)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zuwuli (LR-10 / Foot Five Li). Learn its benefits for urinary retention, testicular pain, enuresis, and genital itching – the Liver meridian point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Yinlian Point (LR-11 / Yin Edge)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yinlian (LR-11 / Yin Edge). Learn its benefits for irregular menstruation, lower abdominal pain, leukorrhea, and infertility – the Liver meridian point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Jimai Point (LR-12 / Urgent Pulse)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Jimai (LR-12 / Urgent Pulse). Learn its benefits for hernia, genital pain, and lower limb cold pain – the Liver meridian point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhangmen Point (LR-13 / Barrier Gate, also known as Changping, Xieliao)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zhangmen (LR-13 / Barrier Gate). Learn its benefits for chest tightness, abdominal pain, distension, jaundice, and splenomegaly – the Spleen Mu-Front and Zang Hui point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Qimen Point (LR-14 / Period Gate)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Qimen (LR-14 / Period Gate). Learn its benefits for chest fullness, vomiting, hiccups, abdominal distension, and jaundice – the Liver Mu-Front point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
