I love the LIVER meridian! I mean who doesn't? As so many acupuncturists do, I use LV 2, LV 3, and LV 8 quite often in my daily protocols. In this new series on acupuncture points, I cover the locations & functions of each channel. Today I look at the Liver channel and its 14 acupuncture points. My [...]
Why is it important to understand the meridian layers of all acupuncture meridians? Because they truly help us choose the right acupuncture points for each patients. The more we know about the 12 main meridians and the 8 extra vessels pathways, the divergents, the collaterals, the muscular regions, and the dermatomes, the easier it is to diagnose [...]
The Liver system in Chinese Medicine plays a vital role in emotional balance, Qi flow, and overall health. One of the most common patterns I see in the Western world is Liver Qi stagnation — we’ve all experienced it at some point! Stress, frustration, and emotional repression can easily lead to this imbalance. As practitioners, our job [...]
