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This is the Jing-River and Metal point of the Liver channel. It spreads Liver qi, clears the lower burner and benefits the genitals.
Location
On the anterior aspect of the ankle, anterior to the medial malleolus, in the depression on the medial side of the tibialis anterior tendon.
Anatomy
Medial to the tibialis anterior tendon; the medial malleolar branches and the great saphenous vein; the medial branch of the superficial peroneal nerve and the saphenous nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Spreads Liver qi and clears the lower burner
- Benefits the genitals and treats hernia
- Regulates urination
Indications
Hernia, genital pain and retracted testicles, difficult or painful urination, jaundice, and pain of the ankle.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LV-1 and REN-6 for hernia; with LV-3 to spread Liver qi.
Classical Text References
The Jing-River (Metal) point of the Liver.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the great saphenous vein.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
