# LV01 Dadun (Big Mound) – Liver Meridian

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Location: On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great the toe 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail.

Cautions: Anticoagulant therapy or a coagulopathy raises the risk of haematoma at the needling site – apply prolonged pressure on withdrawal. The precaution governs technique; bleeding disorders remain a treatable indication.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/lv01

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Anxiety, Benefit Genitals, Benefit Genitals, Benefit Regulate Jiao Lower Qi, Benefit Regulate Qi Liver, Benefit Regulate Urination, Bleeding Menstrual, Bleeding Menstrual, Bleeding Uterine Persistent, Bleeding Uterine Persistent, Calm Spirit Shen, Calm Spirit Shen, Constipation, Depression, Psychological Disorder, Psychological Disorder, Shan Disorder, Shan Disorder, Shan Seven Kinds Disorder, Shan Seven Kinds Disorder, Abdominal Bloating, Abdominal Bloating, Urinary Problems, Urinary Problems, Bedwetting, Epilepsy, Fright Excessive, Fright Excessive, Ghost Syndrome Childhood Fright Wind, Ghost Syndrome Childhood Fright Wind, Ghost Syndrome Seeing Ghosts, Ghost Syndrome Seeing Ghosts, Heat Abdomen Inferior, Heat Abdomen Inferior, Menorrhagia, Metrorrhagia, Nosebleed Persistent, Nosebleed Persistent, Oppression, Pain, Genital Pain, Genital Pain, Heart Pain, Heart Pain, Lower Abdominal Pain, Lower Abdominal Pain, Penis Glans Pain, Penis Glans Pain, Pain Around Navel, Pain Around Navel, Irregular Periods, Period / Menstruation Irregular, Uterine Prolapse, Uterine Prolapse, Regulate Jiao Lower Qi, Regulate Qi Liver, Regulate Urination, Retraction Genitals, Retraction Genitals, Sighing Excessive, Sighing Excessive, Excessive Sleepiness, Sweating Excessive, Sweating Excessive, Swelling, Abdomen Swelling, Abdomen Swelling, Testicles Swelling, Testicles Swelling, Taste Bitterness, Taste Bitterness, Tetany, Loss of Consciousness, Unconsciousness Windstroke, Unconsciousness Windstroke, Urination Dysfunction Five Types, Urination Dysfunction Five Types, Frequent Urination, Frequent Urination, Painful Urination, Painful Urination, Urination Retention Painful, Urination Retention Painful, Urine Blood, Urine Blood, Weakness

## Most often selected alongside LV01

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- SP01 (Hidden White) – 13 protocols
- LU11 (Lesser Metal) – 11 protocols
- HT09 (Lesser Surge) – 9 protocols
- BL67 (Reaching Yin) – 7 protocols
- GB44 (Foot Opening To Yin) – 7 protocols
- KD01 (Bubbling Spring) – 7 protocols
- LI01 (Metal Yang) – 7 protocols
- PC09 (Central Surge) – 7 protocols

## Protocols using LV01

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spleen Deficiency, Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee | ST35, SP01, SP02, SP09, HT08, BL39, LV01 | 42 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cerebral Infarction Acute, Ischemic Stroke, Neurological Deficit | LU11, LI01, LI04, ST45, SP01, HT09, SI01, BL67, KD01, PC08, PC09, TB01, GB20, GB44, LV01, LV03, CV24, GV20, GV26 | 14 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2013-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysuria, Leg Pain, Lower Back Pain, Spasticity, Balance Impaired, Lower Extremity Weakness, Gait Disturbance | LU08, ST34, ST36, ST37, SP01, SP02, SP03, SP10, HT08, BL15, BL16, BL17, BL18, BL19, KD03, KD07, LV01 | 23 days | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9691 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Foot Pain, Allodynia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Edema Foot, Foot Left Pain, Foot Swelling, Discoloration Skin, Difficulty Ambulation, Hyperesthesia | SP01, SP02, SP03, SP06, KD10, LV01, LV02, LV03 | 180 days | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v11.i30.7424 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Menorrhagia, Bleeding Uterine, Menstruation Irregular, Bleeding Menstrual Excessive, Bleeding Menstrual Prolonged, Cycle Menstrual Irregular, Stasis Liver Blood | SP04, SP10, KD14, PC06, LV01, CV06 | 6 days | doi:10.1089/acu.2024.0053 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Diarrhea, Dyspepsia Functional, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bloating Abdominal, Satiation Early, Tightness Epigastric | LU05, LU11, HT03, HT09, SI02, SI03, BL66, KD10, GB41, LV01 | 31 days | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1545687 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Epilepsy, Vertigo, Urogenital Disorder | LV01 | – | doi:10.70976/j.2096-0964.wjim-2024-0029 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hiccup | LU09, LU10, LU11, ST36, PC04, PC07, PC08, LV01, LV14, CV04, CV12, CV17 | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hiccup | LV01, LV14, CV04, CV14, CV24 | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Spasm Facial, Blepharospasm, Twitching Facial, Meige Syndrome, Orofacial Dystonia | LU11, LI03, ST02, TB17, GB20, GB41, LV01, XH04 | 20 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240918-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ataxia, Gait Disturbance, Gait Instability | LU08, ST34, ST36, ST37, SP01, SP02, SP03, SP10, HT08, KD03, KD07, LV01 | 21 days | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9691 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dyspepsia Functional | LU05, LU11, HT03, HT09, SI02, SI03, BL66, KD10, GB41, LV01 | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1545687 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Blood Loss, Blood Loss | SP01, SP10, BL17, LV01, LV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Coma | LU11, LI01, ST45, SP01, HT09, SI01, BL67, KD01, PC09, TB01, GB44, LV01, GV26 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Haemorrhage | SP01, SP10, LV01 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Hysteria | LU11, LI01, LI04, ST45, SP01, HT07, HT09, SI01, SI03, BL67, KD01, PC06, PC09, TB01, GB44, LV01, LV03, GV26 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Wind Interior, Wind Interior | LU11, LI01, ST45, SP01, HT09, SI01, BL18, BL67, KD01, PC09, TB01, GB20, GB44, LV01, LV03, GV16, GV20 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Consciousness Loss, Consciousness Loss | LU11, LI01, ST45, SP01, HT09, SI01, BL67, KD01, PC09, TB01, GB44, LV01, GV26 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Jaundice, Convulsions, Stroke, Edema, Abdominal Pain, Lumbar Pain, Bi Syndrome, Chest Bi, Hemorrhagic Disorders, Consumptive Disease | LI04, ST36, SP06, BL60, KD06, GB39, LV01, LV02, LV03, LV04, GV20 | – | 王文琴张永臣贾红玲. 太冲穴古代文献应用分析. 针灸临床杂志 ., 2013 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Consciousness Loss | LU11, LI01, ST45, SP01, HT09, SI01, BL67, KD01, PC09, TB01, GB44, LV01, GV26 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Kidney Qi Deficiency, Nocturnal Emission Wet Dream, Incontinence Bladder, Kidney Qi Deficiency, Nocturnal Emission Wet Dream, Incontinence Bladder | SP06, BL23, BL28, LV01, CV03 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Kidney Qi Deficiency, Nocturnal Emission Wet Dream, Incontinence Bladder, Dreaming, Kidney Qi Deficiency, Nocturnal Emission Wet Dream, Incontinence Bladder | SP06, HT07, BL23, BL28, LV01, CV03 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Kidney Qi Deficiency, Nocturnal Emission Wet Dream, Incontinence Bladder, Appetite Low, Kidney Qi Deficiency, Nocturnal Emission Wet Dream, Incontinence Bladder, Appetite Low | ST36, SP06, BL20, BL23, BL28, LV01, CV03 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Liver Cold Stagnation, Liver Cold Stagnation | LV01, LV05, CV03 | 7 days | studystack.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Delirium, Malaria, Fever High, Psychological Confusion Disorder | LU11, LI01, ST45, SP01, HT09, SI01, SI03, BL67, KD01, PC05, PC09, TB01, TB02, GB41, GB44, LV01, GV13, GV14 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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