Liver 11-14 Flashcards
Liver 11 Location
2 cun directly below ST30, at the proximal end of the thigh, below the pubic tubercle and on the lateral border of m. abductor longus
Liver 11 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 inch
Liver 11 Actions
- Benefits the uterus
Liver 12 Location
Lateral to the pubic tubercle, lateral and inferior to ST30, in the inguinal groove where the pulsation of femoral artery is palpable, 2.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline
Liver 12 Needling
CAM only mentions moxa. (Deadman says medial, slightly oblique 0.5 - 0.8 cun)
Liver 12 Actions
- Eliminates cold from the Liver channel and benefits the lower jiao
Liver 12 Caution
Care should be taken to avoid penetrating the femoral vein
Liver 13 Classification
Front Mu point of the Spleen
Hui Meeting point of the Zang
Liver 13 Location
On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the eleventh rib
Liver 13 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.8 inch
Liver 13 Actions
- Fortifies the Spleen, spreads the Liver and regulates Qi
- Regulates the middle and lower jiao
Liver 13 Caution
Deep perpendicular needling may damage an enlarged liver or spleen
Liver 14 Classification
Front Mu point of the Liver
Liver 14 Location
Directly below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline
Liver 14 Needling
Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch