LR8 - Ququan (Liver Point 8)

Point features

Where is it located

LR8 is located on the medial border of the knee crease, in the internal depression between the sartorius muscle and the semitendinosus tendon, just above the medial condyle of the tibia, when the knee is slightly flexed.

Functions

• Nourishes Liver Blood and tonifies Yin
• Refreshes Heat from deficiency (empty heat)
• Regulates the uterus, cycle, and fertility
• Relieves joint pain and tension in the lumbar and pelvic areas
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Amenorrhea, scanty or irregular cycle
• Vaginal dryness, menopause, infertility from Blood or Yin deficiency
• Lumbar pain, adductory tension and knee osteoarthritis
• Urogenital disorders with deficiency component: frequent urination, impotence
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with LR8, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

LR8 Ququan, 'Source of the Curve', is the He-Sea point, where the energy of the meridian penetrates deeply into the Zang-Fu.

AcupointsMap -
The iáomai module dedicated to acupuncture

Tools and content for advanced exploration of points

Explore the iáomai platform