Liver 8
Acupressure Point LV8
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. Apply the Wood Element Acupressure 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.
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