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 various illnesses. Massaging specific acupoints can help protect the liver.
First, we have the "Tai Chong" acupoint.
The "Tai Chong" acupoint is located 4 centimeters above the space between the big toe and the foot dorsum. It is considered the most important acupoint in the human body. Some compare it to the body's exhaust pipe because it is the original and shu acupoint of the liver meridian, and it is also the fire acupoint of the liver meridian. By massaging the "Tai Chong" acupoint, we can effectively disperse the liver qi and fire, allowing the stagnant energy in the body to be released.
Second, we have the "Xing Jian" acupoint.
The "Xing Jian" 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 excessive, it can be drained through this acupoint. In spring, when the liver fire is strong, it can cause symptoms such as toothache, swollen cheeks, oral ulcers, nosebleeds, and blisters on the tip of the tongue. Massaging the "Xing Jian" acupoint can help disperse the heart fire and alleviate these symptoms.
Third, we have the "Da Dun" acupoint.
The "Da Dun" acupoint is the first acupoint of the liver meridian. It is located beside the toenail margin on the inner side of the big toe. "Da Dun" means thick, so this acupoint is particularly prominent. It is also considered a well acupoint, which signifies its importance as the source. By massaging or applying moxibustion to the "Da Dun" acupoint, it can clear the liver and brighten the eyes, making your mind clear and your spirit refreshed.
