LR5 (Lǐ Gōu, “Woodworm Canal”) is the Luo-connecting point of the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. It is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia. It spreads Liver Qi, regulates Qi, clears damp-heat, benefits genitalia.
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
Spreads Liver Qi, regulates Qi, clears damp-heat, benefits genitalia.
Hernia, painful urination, pruritus vulvae, irregular menstruation, retention of urine.
LR5 is the Luo-connecting point of the Liver, giving it a strong influence over the Liver and Gallbladder meridians and their respective organs, as well as the superficial Luo channels. It is renowned for treating genitourinary disorders, especially those involving damp-heat or stagnation, such as pruritus vulvae, difficult urination, and priapism. It is also used to regulate rebellious Qi and calm emotional disturbances.
LR5 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LR5 (Lǐ Gōu) is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
LR5 spreads Liver Qi, regulates Qi, clears damp-heat, benefits genitalia. Common clinical indications include hernia, painful urination, pruritus vulvae, irregular menstruation, retention of urine.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
LR5 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).