The Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin, abbreviated as Liver Meridian, is one of the twelve meridians. It consists of 28 acupoints on both sides of the body and is connected to organs such as the genitals, eyes, throat, inner lips, stomach, and lungs. It belongs to the liver and connects with the Lung Meridian of Hand Taiyin in the lungs. Let's take a detailed look at the route map of the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin.
Route Map of the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin
It starts at the hair follicles behind the toenail of the big toe and goes down to the outer side of the big toe (Dadun acupoint). It goes up along the dorsum of the foot to the Zhongfen acupoint one inch in front of the inner ankle. It then goes up along the inner edge of the tibia bone, intersects with the Spleen Meridian of Foot Taiyin eight inches above the inner ankle, goes up the inner side of the knee, enters the pubic hair, goes around the genitals, reaches the lower abdomen, and goes up to the Zhangmen acupoint. It continues to Qimen, enters the abdomen, passes along the sides of the stomach, belongs to the liver, and connects with the gallbladder. It penetrates the diaphragm, distributes in the ribs, goes along the back of the throat, enters the nasopharynx, goes up to connect with the eyes, comes out at the forehead, and goes straight to the top of the head, where it meets the Governing Vessel at the Baihui acupoint.
Branches of the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin
The branches of the "eye system": Descend from the "eye system" and pass through the cheeks, circling inside the lips.
The branches of the liver: Branch off from the liver, pass through the diaphragm, and flow upward to the lungs, connecting with the Lung Meridian of Hand Taiyin.
Functions of the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin
The Liver Meridian is an important meridian in the human body. It can regulate the Liver Meridian to maintain smooth flow of qi and blood throughout the body, preventing chest and abdominal pain caused by qi stagnation. It can also ensure normal spleen and stomach function, reduce symptoms such as hiccups and vomiting caused by spleen and stomach disharmony, maintain normal emotions, and avoid depression, anger, and irritability caused by liver qi stagnation. Additionally, it can promote smooth ejaculation in males and regular menstruation in females, thus ensuring reproductive health.
Functions and Indications of the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin
Functions and indications of the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin include urinary and reproductive system disorders, nervous system disorders, liver and gallbladder disorders, eye disorders, and diseases related to the areas along this meridian, such as chest fullness, hiccups, lower back pain, hernia, enuresis, difficult urination, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, decreased sexual function, irritability, insomnia, decreased vision, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth and throat, sallow complexion, and dull facial color, etc.
Best Time for Nurturing the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin
The hour of the Ox (1-3 am) is when the qi and blood of the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin are most abundant. If one cannot sleep during this time, the liver will still be expending energy to support one's thinking and actions, which hinders proper metabolism. People who stay awake during this time often have a dull complexion, sluggish emotions, and are prone to liver diseases. They may also have dull and spotted skin. Therefore, the best way to nurture the Liver Meridian during the hour of the Ox is to sleep.
