Liver 4
Acupressure Point LV4
Use the Wood Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Liver channel. Acupressure point Liver 4 is a major point for promoting the smooth flow of Qi in the Lower Jiao, or Lower Burner.
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Location of Acupressure Point Liver 4
On the ankle 1 Cun anterior to the medial malleolus in the depression on the medial side of the tendon of muscle tibialis anterior. To find: place your foot at a 90 degree angle (dorsiflexed) to your leg. Put your finger on the medial malleolus and run it towards the front of the ankle one thumbs width. The point is just before you feel the tendon. Apply the Wood Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Liver 4 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Health Conditions Treated and Acupressure Point Combinations of Liver 4
Vaginal-Genital Pain
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 4
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 4
Incomplete Urination
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 4
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 4
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
Inguinal Hernia Pain
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 4
- Apply the Moxa Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Ren 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 4
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 37
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point Liver 4
- Zhongfeng
- Mound Center
- Middle Seal
- Suspended Spring
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point Liver 4
- Metal Point
- Jing-River Point
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point Liver 4
- Promotes the Smooth Flow of Liver Qi
- Dispels Liver Congestion
- Moves Stagnant Qi and Blood of the Liver Channel
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
- Clears Heat in the Liver Channel
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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