LR1 (Dà Dūn, “Big Mound”) is the Jing-Well (Wood) point of the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. It is located on the dorsal aspect of the great toe, in the depression lateral to the distal phalanx, 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail. It regulates Qi, stops bleeding, revives consciousness.
On the dorsal aspect of the great toe, in the depression lateral to the distal phalanx, 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
Regulates Qi, stops bleeding, revives consciousness.
Hernia, enuresis, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus, epilepsy.
As the Jing-Well and Wood point of the Liver meridian, LR1 is crucial for regulating Liver Qi and addressing acute, severe conditions. It is best known for its ability to stop bleeding, especially uterine bleeding and menorrhagia, and to revive consciousness in cases of collapse or shock. It also has a strong effect on the genital region, treating hernia, painful urination, and priapism. Its classical use includes treating shan disorder (hernia) and enuresis, often by moxa.
LR1 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LR1 (Dà Dūn) is located on the dorsal aspect of the great toe, in the depression lateral to the distal phalanx, 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
LR1 regulates Qi, stops bleeding, revives consciousness. Common clinical indications include hernia, enuresis, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus, epilepsy.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
LR1 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).