According to traditional Chinese medicine, the liver belongs to the wood element. If the liver qi is excessive or stagnant, it can easily damage the liver and lead to the occurrence of certain diseases. Massage of acupuncture points can be used to protect the liver.
1. Taichong acupoint
The "Taichong acupoint" is located 4 centimeters above the gap between the big toe and the foot. It is considered the most important acupoint in the human body. Some people compare it to the exhaust pipe of the body because it is the original acupoint and Luo point of the liver meridian, as well as the fire acupoint of the liver meridian. By massaging the "Taichong acupoint", the stagnant qi in the body can be dispersed to the greatest extent.
2. Xingjian acupoint
The "Xingjian acupoint" is located between the big toe and the second toe. It is a fire acupoint. Since the liver belongs to the wood element and wood generates fire, if the liver fire is too strong, it can be alleviated by reducing the heart fire through the "Xingjian acupoint". In spring, when the liver fire is exuberant, it can cause toothache, swollen cheeks, oral ulcers, nosebleeds, and blisters on the tip of the tongue. Massaging the "Xingjian acupoint" can help disperse the heart fire.
3. Dadun acupoint
The "Dadun acupoint" is the first acupoint of the liver meridian. It is located beside the toenail seam on the inside of the big toe. "Dun" means thick, and "Dadun" means particularly thick. The Dadun acupoint is also a well point, which means it is the source. There is a "Dadun" acupoint on the outer edge of the toenail of the big toe, closest to the second toe. Massaging or applying moxibustion to the "Dadun acupoint" can help clear the liver and improve vision, making your mind clear and refreshed.
