LR1 - Dadun (Liver Point 1)

Point features

Where is it located

LR1 is located on the lateral side of the 1st toe (big toe), 0.1 cun laterally from the lateral corner of the nail, on the edge of the nail, near the inner side of the foot.

Functions

• Jing-Well point and Wood
• Mobilizes the beginning of the meridian
• Eliminates Wind and Heat, revives consciousness
• Regulates Genital Qi and relieves urinary urgency
• Treats acute Liver Fire conditions
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Genital pain and swelling, vulvar/scrotal itching
• Premature ejaculation, enuresis, dysuria with burning
• Fainting, convulsive crises from Wind-Fire
• Anxiety from deep tension, energetic restlessness
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with LR1, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

LR1 Dadun, 'Great Mound', is a point that deeply activates the entire Liver meridian. As a Jing-Well, it has the power to 'open the energetic gates', release crises and mobilize repressed energy.

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