Liver 1-5 Flashcards
Liver 1 Classification
Jing-Well and Wood Point
Liver 1 Location
On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
Liver 1 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.1 - 0.2 inch
Liver 1 Actions
- Regulates Qi in the lower jiao, treats shan disorder and alleviates pain
- Benefits the genitals and adjusts urination
- Regulates Liver qi and stops menstrual bleeding
- Revives consciousness and calms the spirit
Liver 2 Classification
Ying-Spring and Fire Point
Liver 2 Location
On the dorsum of the foot between the first and second toe, proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin
Liver 2 Needling
Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch
Liver 2 Actions
- Clears Liver fire
- Spreads Liver Qi
- Pacifies Liver wind
- Clears heat and stops bleeding
- Benefits the lower jiao
Liver 3 Classification
Shu-Stream, Yuan Source and Earth Point
Liver 3 Location
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones
Liver 3 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch
Liver 3 Actions
- Spreads Liver Qi, subdues Liver Yang and extinguishes wind
- Nourishes Liver Blood and Liver Yin
- Clears the head and eyes
- Regulates menstruation and regulates the lower jiao
Liver 4 Classification
Jing-River and Metal Point
Liver 4 Location
Anterior to the medial malleolus, midway between SP5 and ST41, in the depression on the medial side of the tendon of m. tibialis anterior
Liver 4 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch