LV-03, Tài Chōng, 太沖, Great Rushing

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Categories
Shu-Stream Point, Yuan Source Point, Heavenly Star Point
Location
In the hollow distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.
Needling
Type: Perpendicular    Depth:  0.5 to 1 cun, 1 to 1.5 cun
Description: Needle 0.5 to 1.5 cun towards the direction of KD1
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
Yuan Source: Any problems related to the LV organ or channel, whether deficiency or excess (vertex, genitals, breast, hypochondriac, hypertension, cholecystitis, plumpit Qi, hiccups, nose bleeds, gallstones) • Liver channel (headache, opisthotonos, hypertension, epilepsy, internal wind, nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia).
Energetics 2
SHU STREAM: Soothe Liver for Qi stagnation, pain, constipation, gas, bloating, Liver fire, Liver Yin Xu, Liver Blood deficiency, Liver yang rising
Research

 

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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