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Acupoints for Liver Yang Deficiency

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Protocol (5 points)

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DizzinessHyperactivityLiver Yang DeficiencyLiver Yang Deficiency
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BL18Liver Shu Point

BL18 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肝俞 (gān yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du8 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Coughing Blood, Jaundice

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Protocol (5 points)

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HeadacheLiver Yang DeficiencyLiver Yang Deficiency
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GB05Suspended Skull

GB05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 懸顱 (xuán lú)

🎯 Location: Within the hairline of the temporal region the midway of the border line connecting st8 and gb7.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

🛡️ Treats: Heat, Wind, Pain, Facial Swelling, Agitation

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Liver Yang Deficiency:

Liver Yang DeficiencyDizzinessHeadacheHyperactivity

Using Acupoints for Liver Yang Deficiency

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Liver Yang Deficiency
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.