Liver 6, Abbreviated as LR 6, LIV 6, or LV 6, Transliterated Zhongdu in Chinese, Central Capital in English.
LR 6 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the middle of the medial aspect of the tibia.
LR 6 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Pain in the hypochondrium, abdominal distention and pain, diarrhea
- Prolonged lochia
- Hernia
LR 6 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Regulates Liver Qi, relieves pain, resolves Dampness.
Classification:
Xi-Cleft point of the Liver Meridian
Notes:
A Xi-Cleft point is the site where the Qi of the meridian is deeply converged. Qi and blood are stored deeply at these particular points. If there appear abnormal reactions at X-Cleft points, it shows that the pathogens have entered the deeper parts of Zang-Fu organs. Thus, they are used for acute, painful symptoms, inflammation, protracted diseases of its pertaining meridian and Zang-Fun organ. Also, Xi-Cleft points of the Yin meridians have hemostatic functions.
