Liver 8
Acupressure Point LV8
Use the Wood Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Liver channel. Acupressure point Liver 8 is a major point for promoting the smooth flow Liver Qi benefiting the uterus and reproductive organ. It is also an important point for clearing Damp-Heat in the Liver channel resulting in genital itching and swelling.
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Location of Acupressure Point Liver 8
The point is just before you feel the tendon one the medial crease of the knee. 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 8
Knee Pain and/or Swelling
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 8
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 34
Vaginal-Genital Swelling or Itching
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 8
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 4
Uterine Fibroids or Masses in Women
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 8
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 4
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Moxa Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Ren 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Difficult Urination
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 8
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 4
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
Pain Radiating Down the Inside of the Leg to the Foot
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 8
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 4
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point Liver 8
- Ququan
- Spring at the Bend
- Spring at the Crook
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point Liver 8
- Water Point
- He-Sea Point
- Tonification Point
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point Liver 8
- Drains Liver Fire
- Relaxes the Muscles and Sinews (Joints)
- Benefits the Genitals
- Clears Damp Heat in the Lower Jiao
- Benefits the Bladder
- Benefits the Uterus and Invigorates Blood
- Nourishes Liver Blood and Yin
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.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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