LR 3 Acupuncture Point is called as taì chōng. Tai means big. Chong means important pass. This point is on the foot, Where the Qi of the meridian is abundant. It is an important pass in this meridian.
LR 3 Acupuncture Point Location
On the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second metatarsal bones,
approximately 2 cun superior to the web margin. Needle perpendicularly 0.3 – 0.5 cun.
In hollow distal to junction of 1st and 2nd metatarsals
LR 3 Acupuncture Point Names
太沖 taì chōng
Liver 3 Great Surge
Speciality
- Shu Stream Point on the Liver Channel
- Yuan Source Point on the Liver Channel.
- Earth Point on Wood Meridian
- Supreme Rushing
- Shu-Stream (Earth) Point
- Yuan-Source Point
- Ma Dan-Yang Heavenly Star Point
Functions
- Spreads Liver qi
- Subdues Liver yang and extinguishes interior wind
- Nourishes Liver blood and yin
- Clears head and eyes
- Regulates menstruation
- Regulates lower jiao
Indication
- Uterine Bleeding
- Hernia
- Enuresis
- Retention of Urine
- Pain in the anterior aspect of the medial malleolus
- Fullness in the hypochondriac region
- Deviation of Mouth
- Infantile Convulsion
- Epilepsy
- Headache
- Vertigo
- Insomnia
- headache, dizziness, opisthotonos, epilepsy, deviation of eye and mouth
- pain in lateral costal region, sighing, irritability, outburst of anger, breast distention
- blurred vision, cracked lips, painful or dry throat
- amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, prolonged uterine bleeding, insufficient lactation
- enuresis, difficult urination, retention of urine
- cramps, stiff low back, contracted sinews
Diseases
Ankle conditions, headaches and lumbar pain.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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