LR2 (Xíng Jiān, “Moving Between”) is the Ying-Spring (Fire) point of the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. It is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the first metatarsophalangeal joint, between the first and second toes. It clears Liver fire, pacifies Liver Yang, regulates Qi.
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the first metatarsophalangeal joint, between the first and second toes.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid the dorsal digital artery.
Clears Liver fire, pacifies Liver Yang, regulates Qi.
Headache, dizziness, redness and swelling of the eye, hypochondriac pain, painful urination, irregular menstruation, epilepsy.
As the Ying-Spring and Fire point of the Liver, LR2 is a primary point for clearing excess Liver Fire and heat, manifesting as headaches, red eyes, irritability, and nosebleed. It is particularly effective for acute Liver Yang rising or Liver Fire blazing upwards. It can be paired with LR3 to powerfully regulate Liver Qi and calm the spirit.
LR2 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LR2 (Xíng Jiān) is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the first metatarsophalangeal joint, between the first and second toes.
LR2 clears Liver fire, pacifies Liver Yang, regulates Qi. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, redness and swelling of the eye, hypochondriac pain, painful urination, irregular menstruation, epilepsy.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid the dorsal digital artery.
LR2 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).