Liver 1-5 Flashcards

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Liver 1 Classification

A

Jing-Well and Wood Point

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Liver 1 Location

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On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

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Liver 1 Needling

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Subcutaneously 0.1 - 0.2 inch

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Liver 1 Actions

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  1. Regulates Qi in the lower jiao, treats shan disorder and alleviates pain
  2. Benefits the genitals and adjusts urination
  3. Regulates Liver qi and stops menstrual bleeding
  4. Revives consciousness and calms the spirit
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5
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Liver 2 Classification

A

Ying-Spring and Fire Point

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Liver 2 Location

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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

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Liver 2 Needling

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Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch

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Liver 2 Actions

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  1. Clears Liver fire
  2. Spreads Liver Qi
  3. Pacifies Liver wind
  4. Clears heat and stops bleeding
  5. Benefits the lower jiao
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Liver 3 Classification

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Shu-Stream, Yuan Source and Earth Point

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Liver 3 Location

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On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones

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Liver 3 Needling

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Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

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Liver 3 Actions

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  1. Spreads Liver Qi, subdues Liver Yang and extinguishes wind
  2. Nourishes Liver Blood and Liver Yin
  3. Clears the head and eyes
  4. Regulates menstruation and regulates the lower jiao
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Liver 4 Classification

A

Jing-River and Metal Point

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Liver 4 Location

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Anterior to the medial malleolus, midway between SP5 and ST41, in the depression on the medial side of the tendon of m. tibialis anterior

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Liver 4 Needling

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Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

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Liver 4 Action

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  1. Spreads Liver Qi and regulates the lower jiao
  2. Clears Liver channel stagnant heat
17
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Liver 5 Classification

A

Luo-Connecting Point

18
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Liver 5 Location

A

5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the midline of medial surface of the tibia

19
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Liver 5 Needling

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Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch

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Liver 5 Actions

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  1. Spreads the Liver, regulates Qi and benefits the genitals
  2. Clears dampness and heat from the lower jiao
  3. Regulates menstruation
  4. Treats plumstone Qi
21
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Liver 5 Classification

A

Luo