大敦 (Dàdūn) — Large Pile
Liver channel · point 1
Jing-Well pointWood pointWood point of the Liver channelHorary point
Location
On the lateral side of the great toe, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
Needling
Depth:
0.1–0.2 cun
Angle:
Shallow perpendicular, or prick to bleed
Moxibustion: Direct moxibustion at LV1 is the classical treatment for hernia and for uterine bleeding of the deficient-cold type.
Functions
- Regulates qi in the lower burner and relieves hernia
- Stops uterine bleeding and regulates menstruation
- Restores consciousness
Indications
Hernia and testicular pain or retractionuterine bleeding and prolapseirregular menstruationdifficult urination and enuresisloss of consciousnessepilepsy
Clinical Notes
The Liver channel encircles the genitals, which is why its Jing-Well point is the primary distal choice for hernia and testicular disorders.
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