LR3 (Tài Chōng, “Great Rushing”) is the Yuan-source point of the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. It is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. It spreads Liver Qi, pacifies Liver Yang, extinguishes wind, regulates menstruation.
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Avoid the dorsal pedal artery.
Spreads Liver Qi, pacifies Liver Yang, extinguishes wind, regulates menstruation.
Headache, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia, redness and swelling of the eye, hypochondriac pain, painful urination, hernia, irregular menstruation.
LR3 is the Yuan-source and Shu-Stream point of the Liver, making it exceptionally powerful for regulating Liver Qi stagnation, pacifying Liver Yang, and extinguishing internal wind. It is a command point for the head and eyes, widely used for headaches, dizziness, and hypertension. Its classical pairing with LI4, known as the 'Four Gates,' is a fundamental treatment for promoting the smooth flow of Qi and Blood throughout the body.
LR3 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LR3 (Tài Chōng) is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.
LR3 spreads Liver Qi, pacifies Liver Yang, extinguishes wind, regulates menstruation. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia, redness and swelling of the eye, hypochondriac pain, painful urination, hernia, irregular menstruation.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Avoid the dorsal pedal artery.
LR3 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).