LR4 (Zhōng Fēng, “Middle Seal”) is the Jing-River (Metal) point of the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. It is located on the dorsum of the foot, 1 cun anterior to the medial malleolus, in the depression medial to the tendon of tibialis anterior. It spreads Liver Qi, regulates Qi, clears damp-heat.
On the dorsum of the foot, 1 cun anterior to the medial malleolus, in the depression medial to the tendon of tibialis anterior.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-0.8 cun.
Spreads Liver Qi, regulates Qi, clears damp-heat.
Hernia, pain in the external genitalia, painful urination, lower back pain.
As the Jing-River and Metal point of the Liver, LR4 is primarily used to spread Liver Qi and regulate Qi flow in the lower jiao, particularly addressing issues along the Liver channel. It is effective for conditions like hernia, urinary dysfunction, and pain in the medial aspect of the leg. It also has a secondary action in clearing damp-heat from the lower burner.
LR4 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LR4 (Zhōng Fēng) is located on the dorsum of the foot, 1 cun anterior to the medial malleolus, in the depression medial to the tendon of tibialis anterior.
LR4 spreads Liver Qi, regulates Qi, clears damp-heat. Common clinical indications include hernia, pain in the external genitalia, painful urination, lower back pain.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-0.8 cun.
LR4 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).