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LV03 Taichong (Great Surge)

太沖tài chōngTaichong

Liver Meridian

Location of acupuncture point LV03 Taichong (Great Surge)
114
Indications
1023
Protocols
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Location

On the dorsum of the foot in the depression the distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.

Cautions

Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency.

Indications

Conditions for which LV03 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

AlcoholismAbsent PeriodsAnxietyBleeding Uterine PersistentStomach RumblingBreathing Shortness Of Breath PersistentCold FeetComplexion Deathly GreenComplexion Deathly-greenConstipationCoughSemen Essence DeficiencyQi DeficiencyFacial DroopDiarrheaDiarrhoea BloodDiarrhoea DysenteryDiarrhoea UndigestedShan (infant) DisorderShan Infantile DisorderSteaming Bone DisorderCostal Lateral BloatingHeart BloatingThroat BloatingDizzinessDryness LipsDry ThroatDefecation ProblemsUrinary ProblemsShortness of BreathEmaciationBedwettingEpilepsyEyesight / Vision BlurredBlurred VisionEyesight / Vision CloudyCloudy VisionFever Low GradeFever TidalHypogastrium FullnessGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindHeat InternalHigh Blood PressureFinger Contraction StiffnessFoot Tendon Ligament Contraction StiffnessHand Tendon Ligament Contraction StiffnessLeg Flaccid StiffnessWalking StiffnessImmobility Finger ContractionImmobility Foot Tendon / Ligament ContractionImmobility Hand Tendon / Ligament ContractionImmobility Leg FlaccidImmobility WalkingInjury WhiplashInsomniaJaundiceLactation DeficiencyNauseaHead NumbnessOpisthotonosPainAbdominal PainLower Abdominal PainAnkle Malleolus Medial PainLower Back PainBreast PainRib PainUpper Stomach PainEye PainGenital PainHead PainHeadacheHeart PainKnee Lateral PainKnee Medial PainLeg Inferior PainLiver PainNeck PainPain Around NavelSore ThroatIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularUterine ProlapsePulse / Heart Rate WiryPulse Heart Rate Wiry RednessUrinary RetentionRetraction TesticlesScrofulaCold Foot SensationCold Knee SensationSighing ExcessiveBlood in StoolStools ThinSweatingNight SweatsSweating Night-timeSweating Persistent Post PartumSweating Persistent Post-partum SwellingArmpit SwellingElbow SwellingLips SwellingTesticles SwellingDeficiency Taxation Oedema SyndromeDeficiency-taxation Oedema SyndromeTetanyThirsting ExcessiveTuberculosis PulmonaryUrination Dysfunction Five TypesPainful UrinationVomitingVomiting BloodLeg Weakness

Protocols using LV03

The 50 best-sourced of 1023, ranked by strength of evidence. The count above is the full figure.

  • Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis – LI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SP06, SI18, TB05, TB17, GB14, LV03, XH18, XH29 (doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60061-3 ↗)
  • Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – LU06, LI04, LI10, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP05, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI08, SI10, BL23, BL40, BL60, KD03, KD07, KD10, TB14, GB33, GB34, LV03, LV07, LV08 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-4-6 ↗)
  • Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Pelvic Pain – LI04, ST25, ST29, ST30, ST36, SP04, HT07, BL62, KD03, PC06, LV03, CV04, CV06 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nem020 ↗)
  • Vomiting, Nausea, Photophobia, Headache Migraine, Headache Unilateral, Phonophobia – LI04, ST44, SI03, BL60, PC06, TB05, TB20, GB08, GB13, GB20, GB34, GB40, LV03, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-25 ↗)
  • Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – LI04, ST36, SP06, SP09, SP10, KD06, TB05, GB34, GB41, LV03, LV08 (doi:10.1186/1471-2474-10-130 ↗)
  • Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Gait Freezing – ST36, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep085 ↗)
  • Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee – ST34, ST36, SP09, SP10, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep085 ↗)
  • Neuralgia Trigeminal, Facial Trigeminal Pain – LI04, LI20, ST02, ST03, ST07, ST36, ST44, ST45, SI18, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, LV03, GV26 (doi:10.1590/S1807-59322009001200014 ↗)
  • Osteoarthritis, Leg Pain, Hip Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Spondylosis – LI04, ST36, GB31, LV03 (doi:10.2147/ijgm.s3670 ↗)
  • Fatigue, Insomnia, Irritability, Hot Flashes – SP06, HT07, BL15, BL23, BL32, PC06, GB34, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1016/j.urology.2010.03.033 ↗)
  • Acne Vulgaris, Skin Inflammation, Skin Papules, Skin Nodules – LI11, LI20, ST02, ST06, ST36, SP03, SP06, SP10, HT08, PC06, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-82 ↗)
  • Glaucoma Open-angle, Intraocular Pressure Elevated, Retrobulbar Circulation Impaired – ST02, ST36, SP06, BL02, BL18, BL23, KD03, GB20, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2011/157090 ↗)
  • Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, Widespread Pain – LI04, SP06, BL18, BL20, PC06, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-59 ↗)
  • Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Post-treatment, Cancer Breast, Mood Emotional-disturbance – LU07, LI04, ST36, SP06, KD03, KD04, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-49 ↗)
  • Hyperactivity, Inattention, Adhd, Impulsivity – LI04, LI11, SP06, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-173 ↗)
  • Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Qi-blood Stagnation, Mood Changes – LI04, SP04, SP06, SP08, SP10, BL32, LV03, CV03, CV06 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep239 ↗)
  • Hot Flashes, Vasomotor Symptoms, Menopause Perimenopause, Menopause Postmenopause – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, HT07, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23, KD03, PC06, GB34, LV03, CV06, CV17, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1097/gme.0b013e31821f9171 ↗)
  • Back Low Pain, Acute Pain, Referred Pain – LI04, BL29, BL30, BL31, BL32, BL40, BL54, BL58, BL62, KD03, GB30, LV03, GV03, GV04 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 ↗)
  • Back Low Pain, Acute Pain, Referred Pain – LI04, BL23, BL25, BL40, BL52, BL54, BL58, BL62, KD03, GB30, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 ↗)
  • Ankle Pain, Sprain Ankle, Ankle Swelling – LI04, ST36, ST41, SP04, SP05, SP06, SP09, HT07, BL60, BL62, BL63, BL64, KD02, KD03, KD06, GB34, GB40, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 ↗)
  • Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Migraine, Head Pain – LI04, ST08, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, BL02, BL10, BL11, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB02, GB08, GB14, GB34, GB41, LV02, LV03, GV18, GV23 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 ↗)
  • Infertility Female, Ivf Failed Embryo Transfer, Infertility Repeated Ivf Failure – ST29, ST36, SP06, SP08, SP10, HT07, KD03, PC06, LV03, CV04, CV06, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-60 ↗)
  • Nasal Congestion, Nasal Discharge, Polyp Nasal – LI04, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2012/268237 ↗)
  • Glaucoma Open-angle, Circulation Retrobulbar Impaired – ST02, ST36, SP06, BL02, BL18, BL23, KD03, GB20, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2012/513638 ↗)
  • Constipation, Bloating, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome – LI04, ST36, SP06, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1471-230X-12-150 ↗)
  • Depression – SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03 (doi:10.1089/acm.2011.0637 ↗)
  • Diarrhea, Motility Gastrointestinal Excessive – LI04, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2013/918392 ↗)
  • Hypertension, Blood Pressure Elevated – LI04, LI11, ST09, ST36, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV23 (doi:10.1155/2013/808971 ↗)
  • Ischemic Stroke, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Motor Impairment – LU05, LI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, ST40, SP06, PC06, TB14, GB34, GB39, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2013/431986 ↗)
  • Shortness of Breath, Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Bronchitis, Dampness, Yin Deficiency Liver, Yin Deficiency Kidney, Yin Deficiency Heart, Blood Stagnation – LU07, LI04, ST40, SP06, HT06, BL17, BL23, KD03, PC06, GB20, LV03, LV08 (doi:10.1136/acupmed-2013-010380 ↗)
  • Tingling Feet, Feet Numbness, Neuropathy Peripheral Chemotherapy-induced, Hands Numbness, Tingling Hands, Burning Extremities Pain – LI04, SP06, TB03, GB39, GB41, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-254 ↗)
  • Skin Inflammation, Pruritus, Dermatitis Atopic, Erythema – LI04, LI11, SP06, SP10, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2013/561290 ↗)
  • Weakness, Numbness, Tingling, Neuropathic Pain, Neuropathy Peripheral Chemotherapy-induced – LI04, LI11, SP09, HT03, SI03, GB34, GB41, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2013/349653 ↗)
  • Headache Migraine, Headache Vertex, Head Crown Pain – GB08, GB20, GB40, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-361 ↗)
  • Stress, Fatigue, Anxiety, Headache, Depression, Insomnia, Somatic Pain – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03, CV06, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-13-308 ↗)
  • Dizziness, Headache, Insomnia, Vertigo, Palpitation, Hypertension Essential, Hypertension Mild – ST09, KD03, PC06, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-380 ↗)
  • Headache, Insomnia, Nausea, Vertigo, Hypertension Essential, Hypertension Mild, Heaviness Head – LI11, ST09, ST36, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-380 ↗)
  • Vomiting, Nausea, Head Pain, Headache Migraine Menstrual – LI04, ST29, ST44, SI03, BL60, KD12, PC06, TB05, TB20, GB08, GB13, GB20, GB34, GB40, LV03, CV03, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-374 ↗)
  • Fatigue Chronic, Burnout Syndrome, Stress Chronic, Exhaustion Mental, Exhaustion Physical – HT07, PC06, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1155/2013/128721 ↗)
  • Vertigo, Dizziness Chronic – LI04, ST40, SI19, GB12, GB20, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-429 ↗)
  • Headache, Infant Colic, Trauma Birth – LI04, GB20, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2013/456712 ↗)
  • Nausea, Bloating, Heartburn, Epigastric Pain, Dyspepsia Functional – LI04, ST34, ST36, SP04, SI14, PC06, GB21, LV03, CV12 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-89 ↗)
  • Allergic Rhinitis, Rhinitis Seasonal, Nasal Symptoms, Eye Symptoms – LU07, LI04, LI11, LI20, ST36, SP06, BL13, TB17, GB20, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-128 ↗)
  • Anxiety, Night Sweats, Infertility Female, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, Mood Swings, Amenorrhea Premature, Menopause Premature – ST25, ST28, ST29, ST36, SP06, BL32, KD03, GB13, LV03, CV03, CV04, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1155/2014/718675 ↗)
  • Mood Depressed, Depression Neurosis – LI04, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60037-6 ↗)
  • Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Reflux Acid, Reflux Bile – ST36, SP04, PC06, LV03, CV12 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60039-4 ↗)
  • Thrombosis Deep Venous, Postoperative Immobility – ST36, LV03 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60123-5 ↗)
  • Sweating, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Irritability, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, Dyspareunia, Bone Pain, Menstrual Irregularity, Perimenopausal Syndrome – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, SI19, KD03, KD07, GB20, GB34, GB39, LV03, LV05, CV04, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-198 ↗)
  • Hemiplegia, Ischemic Stroke, Neurological Deficit, Dysphagia, Cognitive Impairment Mild, Paralysis Motor – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, TB05, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-214 ↗)
  • Ischemic Stroke, Dysphagia – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, BL10, TB05, GB20, GB34, LV03, CV23, GV16 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-214 ↗)

Most often selected alongside LV03

How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with LV03. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

  • LI04Junction Valley577 protocols
  • ST36Leg Three Miles547 protocols
  • SP06Three Yin Intersection516 protocols
  • GV20100 Convergences381 protocols
  • PC06Inner Gate335 protocols
  • KD03Great Stream212 protocols
  • HT07Spirit Gate183 protocols
  • LI11Pond At The Bend180 protocols
  • GB20Wind Pool178 protocols
  • GB34Yang Mound Spring174 protocols
  • CV04Original Qi Gate158 protocols
  • ST40Abundant Bulge140 protocols

Other points on the Liver Meridian

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