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This is the Jing-Well and Wood point of the Liver channel. It regulates the lower burner, benefits the genitals and is a principal point for hernia and uterine prolapse.
Location
On the dorsum of the great toe, on the lateral side, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
Anatomy
The nail bed of the great toe; the dorsal digital artery; the dorsal digital nerve from the deep peroneal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Regulates the Liver and the lower burner
- Benefits the genitals and treats hernia (shan disorder)
- Stops uterine bleeding and restores consciousness
Indications
Hernia, genital pain and swelling, uterine prolapse, irregular and excessive uterine bleeding, enuresis and retention of urine, and epilepsy.
Needling
0.1-0.2 cun shallow insertion, or prick to bleed.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion, classically used for hernia and uterine prolapse.
Point Combinations
With REN-6 for hernia; with DU-20 for uterine prolapse.
Classical Text References
The Jing-Well (Wood) point of the Liver, classically central to the treatment of shan (hernia) disorders.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
