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Acupuncture Point: Liver 3
Alternative Medicine and Natural Health in NYC
Liver 3 is located on the top of the foot, in the depression between the bones that connect to big and second toe. It is also called Tai Chong or Great Rushing. Imbalances of the Liver can lead to Liver Yang rising or to Internal Wind and Liver 3 is an effective point for addressing many conditions associated with these patterns. These include hypertension, vertigo,tinnitus and Meniere’s disease.
The Liver is also responsible for storing Blood and Liver 3 can be used to treat conditions associated with Blood deficiency. Because many gynecological problems such as infertility and irregular menstruation derive from Blood deficiency, Liver 3 is an important point to treat these problems.
The Liver is associated with anger, irritability and suppressed emotions. Liver 3 can be used to treat conditions arising from frustration and tension. Liver 3 is often combined with Large Intestine 4. This combination is referred to as the Four Gates and is very effective for conditions characterized by pain or tension.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, irritable bowel syndrome is usually due to a combination of weak Spleen Qi and stagnant Liver Qi, termed Liver Invading Spleen, and Liver 3 is an important point in the treatment of this condition.
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