Liver (LV)

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Liver Meridian (Foot Jue Yin) – Summary

The Liver Meridian in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is responsible for regulating the smooth flow of Qi, storing blood, and managing emotions, especially anger and frustration. It plays a crucial role in both physical and emotional health.

🔹 Basic Info

Chinese Name: 足厥阴肝经 (Zú Juéyīn Gān Jīng)
Element: Wood 🌳
Yin-Yang Pair: Gallbladder Meridian
Time of Peak Activity: 1 AM – 3 AM
Number of Points: 14 acupuncture points (LV-1 to LV-14)

🔹 Functions of the Liver Meridian

Stores and regulates blood, especially during rest or menstruation
Ensures smooth flow of Qi throughout the body (prevents stagnation)
Governs emotions, especially anger, irritability, and depression
Controls the tendons, ligaments, and eyes
Manages the menstrual cycle and reproductive health

🔹 Liver Meridian Pathway

Starts at the big toe (LV-1)
Runs along the top of the foot, inner leg, through the groin and abdomen
Ends in the chest, connecting to the Liver and Gallbladder
Internally connects with the Liver, Stomach, Lungs, and Eyes

🔹 Common Liver Meridian Points

Point	Name (Pinyin)	Location	Function
LV-1	Dadun	Big toe tip	Revives consciousness, stops bleeding
LV-2	Xingjian	Top of foot	Clears Liver fire, reduces anger
LV-3	Taichong	Top of foot (between 1st & 2nd toe)	#1 point for Liver Qi stagnation, PMS, headaches
LV-8	Ququan	Inside of knee	Nourishes Liver blood, benefits genitals
LV-13	Zhangmen	Side of abdomen	Front-Mu of the Spleen, harmonizes Liver-Spleen relationship
LV-14	Qimen	Below chest	Front-Mu of Liver, regulates chest & hypochondriac area