In traditional Chinese medicine, there is a massage technique that focuses on acupoints. Today, I will introduce you to the Li Gou Point. It is located on the inner side of the lower leg, five inches above the inner ankle tip and in the middle of the inner side of the tibia. It has the effect of soothing the liver, relieving depression, moisturizing dryness, and stopping itching!
Li Gou Point image
【Functions and Effects of Li Gou Point】
Li Gou Point is a special acupoint for treating liver and gallbladder diseases. Stimulating Li Gou Point can not only soothe the liver, relieve depression, clear heat, and eliminate dampness, but also nourish blood, nourish yin, moisturize dryness, and stop itching. It is an effective acupoint for treating itching.
Li Gou Point has the functions of soothing the liver, relieving depression, clearing and promoting dampness and heat, and nourishing blood and regulating menstruation. In clinical practice, it can also treat menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, hernia, testicular pain, and other conditions.
The internal cause of itching is related to liver and gallbladder damp-heat. Therefore, stimulating Li Gou Point can relieve and treat itching.
Of course, when specific treatments are needed, it is best to combine it with the acupoint Qu Quan for eliminating dampness and the acupoint Yin Ling Quan. Drinking mung bean and coix seed porridge can help detoxify the liver and eliminate damp-heat, which is the fundamental solution.
【Massage Methods for Li Gou Point】
Stimulating Li Gou Point can be done through massage. Use the tip of the thumb to press and knead Li Gou Point with force for 3-5 minutes. Regular massage every day can treat gynecological conditions such as menstrual disorders.
You can also use moxibustion to stimulate Li Gou Point. Use a moxa stick to gently warm and moxibustion the Li Gou Point for 5-20 minutes, once a day. This can effectively treat and improve symptoms such as menstrual disorders and excessive menstrual flow.
In addition, cupping can also be applied to Li Gou Point. Use a cupping jar to create suction on the Li Gou Point, and leave it on for 5-10 minutes before removing. Repeat every other day. This can improve symptoms such as leg pain.
Scraping can also be used to stimulate Li Gou Point. Use a scraping tool to scrape Li Gou Point for three minutes, every other day. The degree of scraping should be determined by the skin turning red or developing sha (red marks caused by scraping). This can relieve symptoms such as difficult urination and lower abdominal pain.
