Liver 3
Acupressure Point LV3
Use the Wood Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Liver channel. Acupressure point Liver 3 is undoubtedly one of the most used acupuncture points! This is because Liver Qi Stagnation is pervasive in our culture with all of the pressures that modern life brings and acupressure Liver 3 is a major point for resolving Liver Congestion.
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Location of Acupressure Point Liver 3
Between the tendons of the big toe and second toe on the top of the foot in the depression just distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. Apply the Wood Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Liver 3 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Health Conditions Treated and Acupressure Point Combinations of Liver 3
Four Gates
Acupressure point Liver 3 and acupressure point Large Intestine 4 are often combined in a treatment referred to as “The 4 Gates” which helps to move Blood and Qi throughout the body and the channels treating pain syndromes and chronic disease.
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
Pain Relief
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
- Apply Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
- Add in acupressure points along the associated channels where the pain is located
- Consider our topical Chinese herbal remedies for pain relief found here!
Emotional Imbalances
For emotional upset marked with frustration or anger:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Liver 3
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 7 and acupressure point Heart 7
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
Gynecological Conditions
In the case of menstrual disorders and/or infertility due to Liver Qi Stagnation such as PCOS, PMS, Endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and/or irregular menstrual bleeding:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Liver 3
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
- Apply Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 4
- Apply Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
Headaches
In cases of chronic headaches:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Liver 3 and acupressure point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point Liver 3
- Taichong
- Bigger Rushing
- Supreme Rushing
- Great Rushing
- Great Surge
- Great Thoroughfare
- Large Surge
- Supreme Assault
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point Liver 3
- Yuan or Source Point
- Earth Point
- Point of Summer
- Shu or Stream Point
- Heavenly Star Point
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point Liver 3
- Promotes the Smooth Flow of Liver Qi
- Dispels Liver Congestion
- Subdues Liver Yang
- Expels Internal Wind
- Calms Spasms & Muscle Cramps
- Calms the Shen, Spirit, and/or Mind
- Nourishes Liver Yin and Liver Blood
- Regulates Menstruation
- Moves Stagnant Qi and Blood
- Purges Cold from the Liver Channel
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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