If you follow the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, then in the human body you can find twelve energy meridians. One of these are the meridians of the liver and the points of the gallbladder. The importance of such meridians is explained by the fact that various areas of the liver and gall bladder are the main cleansing system in the human body. The liver helps to properly distribute the waste of energy and is the main source of blood enrichment (it synthesizes substances that contribute to coagulation, and acts as a "depot" of blood).
Description of the hepatic meridians
The liver meridian is an energy channel located under the skin of a person. It is also customary to denote it with the English letter F. It is considered to be paired and belongs to the yin-meridians. The energy transferred from the VB meridian (gallbladder channel) to the meridian P (lung channel). The activity time of the liver meridian is 3-4 hours in the morning. In the middle of the day, the energy channel is almost not working.
It is important to know exactly all points of the liver meridian and indications for their stimulation. The line of the liver begins on the first toe and ends on the sixth intercostal space. In the liver line there are about 14 acupuncture points that affect not only the functioning of the liver and gall bladder, but also the rest of the internal organs and systems in the human body. These include the genitourinary, digestive, and immune systems. Experts also identify several branches through which the liver channel binds to other meridians in the human body.
The meridian of the liver and gall bladder in the picture is presented in full detail.
Signs of a Disease
The following symptoms can be attributed to the main symptoms of liver disease:
- chest pain, feeling of overcrowding;
- increased thirst;
- problems with the digestive system, which manifest themselves as diarrhea, a desire for nausea and vomiting;
- problems with the work of the menstrual cycle;
- dizziness, headache, hallucinations;
- problems with the organ of vision, worsening visual acuity;
- problems with the functioning of the liver and gall bladder;
- strong pressure drops in the body;
- the presence of fungal infections and other lesions of the toes;
- pain in the spine.
It is important to remember that the energy of the meridian of the liver and gallbladder can be both in excess and in insufficient quantities, which will have a special effect on the state of the body.
What acupuncture points exist?
Specialists highlight particular points. The main points of the liver meridian are usually:
- Yes, dun. It is from this point that the liver line originates. It is located on the outside of the first toe. The active functioning of this point helps to eliminate diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, some lesions of the genitourinary system in women (problems with urination, prolapse of the uterus and vagina) and men (diseases of the urethra, enlarged testicle size).
- Xing Jian. This point is located in the cavity between the first and second metatarsophalangeal joint. Stimulation of this point is important in the presence of diseases of the digestive system, as well as problems with urination, the presence of an infectious lesion of the visual organ, intercostal neuralgia, sleep problems, and epilepsy.
- Tai chun. Located in a hollow between the first and second metatarsal ossicles, slightly higher than the metatarsophalangeal joints. Exposure to this point helps to eliminate pain in the head, dizziness, some diseases that lead to liver pain, with an increase in the size of some lymph nodes and severe pain due to a hernia, problems with the urogenital system in men and women. It is important to stimulate such a point in order to avoid sleep problems, restore the state of the emotional background, the nervous system, and also get rid of some phobias. Also, exposure to the point helps eliminate cramps in childhood.
- Jung feng. It is located on the back of the foot. The impact on this point has a good effect in the presence of problems with the functioning of the genitourinary system in women and impaired sexual function in men. Also, a good effect can be achieved with problems with blood circulation, cramps, pain in the calf muscles, and problems with the digestive system. With stimulation of this point, some liver diseases can be eliminated.
- Lee-go. The point is on the inside of the lower leg. This point is stimulated only if there are problems with menstruation in women and testicular diseases in men. It also helps to cope with hernias, restores blood circulation, eliminates unpleasant itching and burning of the skin.
- Jung-do. Located slightly above the ligou point in the liver. It is distinguished by its property to combat pain. Exposure to such a system helps to eliminate pain in the lower abdomen, to get rid of joint pain and hernia. In addition to the analgesic effect, it is used as an additional treatment for urination problems and edematous scrotal conditions in adult men.
- Qi Guan. It is located under the patella (on the inner surface of the lower leg). It differs in that it helps to eliminate pain, various swelling of the throat and knee joints.
Additional points
The following additional points of the liver meridian in Chinese medicine can also be distinguished:
- Qu-Quai. The point is localized at the end of the knee fold. Directly connected with the human urogenital system. A man should use this point in the presence of diseases of the penis. For a woman - with bleeding of a different nature, prolapse of the uterus, problems with the onset of menstruation. Also, the main indications include disorders of the digestive system, problems with the liver, pain in the legs and head.
- Yin bao. Located above the edge of the femur. It is recommended to engage such an area in the presence of unpleasant pain in the lower back, giving in the abdomen, problems with urination and other irregularities in the menstrual cycle.
- Zu-woo. It is localized on the upper part of the femur. It should be affected by pain in the lower back and lower abdomen. The point helps to regulate the human body temperature, restores the intestines.
- Yin-liang. The location of the point is the lower part of the inguinal fold. The main indication for its stimulation are considered to be problems with the hormonal system, which can provoke infertility.
- Ji-may Located on top of the pubic bone. This point helps to avoid the development of gynecological diseases in women and prevent genital diseases in men. It also helps with urination disorders.
- Chdan-less. Located slightly above the navel, at the border of 11 ribs. Affect such a meridian for problems with hepatic rhythms and the functioning of the gallbladder. Additional indications include bloating, severe stomach cramps, bladder disease, lower back pain, intercostal neuralgia.
- Qi men. Located on the site of the sixth rib. Helps to eliminate various liver diseases, problems with the gall bladder, digestive and respiratory systems.
Treatment features
When conducting treatment with liver meridians, stimulation using specialized needles is used. Such a procedure should be carried out exclusively by a professional doctor. This can be explained by the fact that the effect on various points of the body can be very different from each other, so it is so important to know all the subtleties of such a procedure. When carrying out acupuncture, it is very important to follow the basic sanitary standards for sterility, which will help prevent various infections.
One type of acupuncture is considered direct. This technique is described by introducing a needle at right angles to a specific depth of the human body. This method is used to stimulate the following points: F-2, F-3, F-9, F-10, F-11, F-13. In most cases, input is carried out at 1-1.5 cm, the duration of action at a particular point should not exceed 10 minutes. But there are some exceptions to the accepted norms. For example, when stimulating the F-4,6,7,8,9 points, the puncture depth should always reach 15 millimeters, and for F10 (and F13-20) - up to two centimeters.
It should be noted that for the Zhang Men point, this method of stimulation is completely prohibited.
Massage
Zhang-min is stimulated by slow pressing on it for 10-15 minutes, while under pressure a slow full breath is taken. The procedure is carried out in the morning, and can also be accompanied by discomfort, pain.
Zu-y-li and yin-yang points are activated by tapping. In this case, the body should be slightly tilted back, and the leg should be pulled. Tapping is carried out using the ribs of the palm.
It is important to stimulate the points of xin-jian and da-tung with massage. For this, slow and accurate circular movements are used.
There are a large number of yoga poses that will help activate the acupuncture points of the liver meridian. When conducting exercises, it is important to remember the rules of balance, tension, and relaxation. With improper exposure to points, a person may experience some complications in the form of sprains and various dislocations.
When choosing a way to activate the points, it is best to contact a specialist. Preliminarily, you should take a training course, listen to lectures, receive doctor’s recommendations and complete all necessary practical exercises. Such training requires a certain amount of time and thorough study, since the Eastern methods differ in their subtleties, without which you can not only not get any effect, but also greatly worsen the condition of the body. If a person does not want to engage in such a procedure on their own, it is best to consult a professional doctor.
Description of the meridian of the gallbladder
The gallbladder meridian is also considered paired. The energy at these points is centrifugal. The time of maximum activity of the meridian begins at 23:00 and lasts until 01:00 of the night, the minimum activity falls on the first half of the day.
The gallbladder accumulates bile in itself. It is produced by the liver, passes through the intestines and helps to absorb food well.
The main symptoms of redundancy include: a feeling of bitterness in the oral cavity, fullness of the stomach, urges to vomit and nausea, swelling of the cheeks, neck, chin, sore throat, severe pain in the head, sleep problems, leg cramps, very hot feet.
Signs of insufficiency include: a feeling of malaise, severe fatigue, swelling of the popliteal fossa, swelling of the legs, yellow sclera, eye disease, vomiting of bile, increased sweating at night, severe drowsiness, and breathing problems.
Gallbladder Meridian Strokes
In the meridian of the gallbladder there is an external and internal passage.
The external passage begins in the area of the outer eye, goes down from the tragus of the ear, then rises to the auricle and temple, then goes down goes through the back to the mastoid process, here from the point of wan-gu goes up to the forehead along the scalp. After again it goes to the back of the head. Along the lateral part of the neck, it descends and intersects with the trapezius muscle, passes to the point of da-jui, goes around the front surface of the shoulder joint, and goes to the axillary fossa. After the broken line passes through the lateral chest and trunk, and through the surface of the thigh reaches the lower leg.
The internal passage is as follows: it begins at the point of qui-stump, passes through the chest, goes around the point of tien-chi and through the diaphragm reaches the esophagus, surrounds the stomach, wraps around the spiral of the liver and branches out in the gall bladder.
Point stimulation
Stimulation of the points of the gallbladder meridian should be carried out in the presence of pain in the body. Many points located on the head help to actively act on the headache, especially when spreading to the frontotemporal. Facial pain, migraine, inflammatory diseases of the ear, eyes, paranasal sinuses - all this can be eliminated by means of acupuncture.
Pain such as intercostal neuralgia, arthritis, sciatica, diseases of the hip, knee and ankle joint can also be eliminated by stimulation of the gallbladder meridian. Diseases and problems with the work of the gallbladder can be effectively eliminated by acting on these points.
Main points
Key command points:
- tonic - sya-si;
- accomplice - yang fu;
- signal - Zhi-yue;
- analgesic - wai-qiu;
- lo-point - guan-minyu (passes through the median of the liver);
- sedative - yang fu;
- sympathetic - tribute.
It should be noted that the entire meridian of the gallbladder consists of 44 biologically active points that are responsible for certain organs and systems.