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LV-1 Dadun (Great Esteem) - the Jing-Well and Wood point of the Liver, regulating the lower burner and genitals.
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Liver 2 (LV 2) Xing Jian — Moving Between
LV-2 Xingjian (Moving Between) - the Ying-Spring and Fire point of the Liver, the principal point for draining Liver fire.
Read More »Liver 3 (LV 3) Tai Chong — Great Surge
LV-3 Taichong (Great Surge) - Yuan-Source point of the Liver and the principal point for moving Liver qi.
Read More »Liver 4 (LV 4) Zhong Feng — Middle Seal
LV-4 Zhongfeng (Middle Seal) - the Jing-River and Metal point of the Liver, spreading Liver qi and benefiting the lower burner.
Read More »Liver 5 (LV 5) Li Gou — Woodworm Canal
LV-5 Ligou (Woodworm Canal) - the Luo-Connecting point of the Liver, resolving damp-heat in the lower burner and genitals.
Read More »Liver 6 (LV 6) Zhong Du — Central Capital
LV-6 Zhongdu (Central Capital) - the Xi-Cleft point of the Liver for acute conditions and uterine bleeding.
Read More »Liver 7 (LV 7) Xi Guan — Knee Joint
LV-7 Xiguan (Knee Joint) - a local point for the knee that dispels wind-damp.
Read More »Liver 8 (LV 8) Qu Quan — Spring at the Bend
LV-8 Ququan (Spring at the Bend) - the He-Sea and Water point of the Liver, nourishing Liver blood and yin and resolving damp-heat.
Read More »Liver 9 (LV 9) Yin Bao — Yin Bladder
LV-9 Yinbao (Yin Bladder) - regulates menstruation and the lower burner.
Read More »Liver 10 (LV 10) Zu Wu Li — Leg Five Li
LV-10 Zuwuli (Leg Five Li) - regulates the lower burner and benefits urination.
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