The Clear Liver Meridian is a commonly used technique in pediatric massage. Parents who want to learn massage techniques to treat their babies' fever and night terrors must understand the Clear Liver Meridian technique. Let's take a look together.
Position of the Clear Liver Meridian in Pediatric Massage
The Liver Meridian is located on the spiral surface of the fingertip. Rotating the massage strengthens the meridian, while pushing directly towards the base of the finger clears the meridian. Both strengthening and clearing the Liver Meridian are referred to as promoting the Liver Meridian.
Technique of the Clear Liver Meridian
One hand supports the palm of the child's hand, while the other hand uses the fingertip of the index finger to push towards the fingertip. This is the technique for clearing the Liver Meridian, and it should be repeated 100-500 times. Proper massage can alleviate fever.
Functions and Indications of the Clear Liver Meridian
The Clear Liver Meridian has the functions of soothing the Liver, clearing heat, relieving depression, and calming convulsions. It is commonly used to treat night terrors, irritability, red eyes, bitter taste in the mouth, and dry throat.
Clinical Applications of the Clear Liver Meridian
1. The Clear Liver Meridian can be used in combination with pressing Hegu point, rubbing Xiaotianxin point, and pressing Laolong point. It is commonly used to treat wind seizures, convulsions, restlessness, and heat in the five hearts.
2. The Liver Meridian should be cleared rather than reinforced. If the Liver Meridian is deficient and needs reinforcement, it should be followed by clearing, or the Kidney Meridian can be used instead, known as the method of nourishing the Kidney to support the Liver.
Tips
The Liver Meridian is generally cleared, but if the Liver is deficient and needs reinforcement, the Kidney Meridian can be used instead, as the Kidney is the mother of the Liver. If the Liver is excess, or if the Clear Liver Meridian method is not suitable, the Qingshui of Tianhe and the Qingshao of the Small Intestine Meridian can be used instead, as the Liver is the mother of the Heart, and excess should be drained from its offspring.
