Li Gou Acupoint is a commonly used acupoint in traditional Chinese medicine to promote liver and gallbladder function. The phrase "liver and gallbladder are interconnected" can also be supported by the acupoints in the human body. Li Gou Acupoint is a collaterals acupoint of the liver meridian, which can connect and regulate the liver and gallbladder meridians. In addition, regular massage of Li Gou Acupoint can also treat gynecological inflammation!
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【The Benefits of Massaging Li Gou Acupoint】
1. Promoting Liver and Gallbladder Health
The phrase "liver and gallbladder are interconnected" can be supported by the existence of an acupoint in the human body that can promote the connection between the liver and gallbladder. This acupoint is called Li Gou Acupoint, which is located on the inner side of the tibia.
Li Gou Acupoint is a collaterals acupoint of the liver meridian, which connects the liver and gallbladder through the meridians. Regular massage of this acupoint can promote liver and gallbladder health.
2. Clearing Heat and Detoxification
Li Gou Acupoint belongs to the liver meridian and can connect and regulate the liver and gallbladder meridians. It has the effects of clearing liver and gallbladder damp heat, detoxification, and relieving itching. It is used to treat irregular menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, testicular swelling and pain, hernia, and difficulty in urination.
3. Promoting Blood Circulation and Relieving Pain
Li Gou Acupoint can dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It is used to treat stiff and painful lower back, soreness in the shins, and other symptoms.
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【Treatment of Diseases with Li Gou Acupoint】
1. Vaginitis
Li Gou Acupoint is a collaterals acupoint of the liver meridian, which can be used for diseases related to the liver. Therefore, massaging Li Gou Acupoint can relieve itching, dysmenorrhea, and other liver and gallbladder-related diseases.
The underlying cause of vaginal itching is liver and gallbladder damp heat. Li Gou Acupoint is the place where warm and damp Qi from the Conception Vessel meets the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian. Therefore, pressing this acupoint can have an immediate effect on relieving vaginal itching.
However, for the best therapeutic effect, it is also necessary to combine it with other acupoints such as "Qu Quan" and "Yin Ling Quan" to remove dampness and heat. Drinking mung bean and coix seed porridge regularly can help detoxify the liver and clear damp heat.
2. Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
Li Gou Acupoint is a collaterals acupoint of the liver meridian, which is specifically used to treat chronic diseases. This acupoint has a good therapeutic effect on gynecological diseases such as vaginal itching and abnormal vaginal discharge. It can regulate liver Qi, promote menstruation, and stop abnormal vaginal discharge.
For women with abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal itching, Li Gou Acupoint may be very tender to touch. Once the tenderness disappears with massage, it indicates that the condition has been improved.
Pressing or moxibustion on this acupoint for about 3 minutes every day, or moxibustion for a slightly longer period of time, around 5-10 minutes, for half a month to a month can generally achieve good results.
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【Massage Method of Li Gou Acupoint】
1. Massage
The patient should adopt the most comfortable position and use the thumb pads of both hands to press and rub the Li Gou Acupoint on both sides. This will produce local soreness, distension, and pain. Then flex and extend the ankle joint to enhance the sense of finger pressure, and then use rubbing method to relax.
Massage for 5-10 minutes each time. 2-3 times a day during the acute phase. Once a day or every other day during the chronic phase.
2. Acupuncture
Puncture along the skin for 0.3-0.5 cun; puncture perpendicularly for 0.5-0.8 cun, causing local soreness; slantingly puncture upward along the posterior border of the tibia for 1.0-1.5 cun, and the soreness can be dispersed to the knee.
3. Moxibustion
Moxa stick for 3-5 cones; moxa cigar for 5-10 minutes.
Suspension moxibustion: The patient should lie on their back to fully expose the acupoint. After igniting the moxa stick, place it about 3cm above the Li Gou Acupoint. The patient should feel a warm sensation without burning pain. Generally, moxibustion lasts for 10-15 minutes, with a slight redness as the criterion. 1-2 times a day.
