LR5 (Lǐ Gōu, “Lǐ Gōu”) is the Luo-Connecting Point 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 prominence of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia. It regulates Liver Qi, clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao, soothes the sinews, and regulates menstruation.
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia.
Subcutaneous or transverse-oblique insertion, directed superiorly or inferiorly, 0.5 to 1.0 cun.
Regulates Liver Qi, clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao, soothes the sinews, and regulates menstruation..
Sudden hernia, swollen lower abdomen, urinary difficulty like retention, frequent sighing, fright and palpitations, qi deficiency, abdominal pain, melancholy, sensation of a lump in the throat, back stiffness and inability to bend, cold and aching in the lower leg and foot, difficulty with flexion and extension of the leg, irregular menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge (red and white), testicular pain, persistent erection, genital itching, urinary retention, lower abdominal mass hard as a stone,a sensation in the low back like a drawn crossbow..
As the Luo-connecting point of the Liver channel, Lǐ Gōu is essential for treating genitourinary disorders, especially those involving Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao. It is a primary point for issues like abnormal vaginal discharge, genital itching, and urinary difficulty. Its ability to regulate the Liver channel also makes it effective for hernia, testicular pain, and emotional disturbances like depression and frequent sighing stemming from Liver Qi stagnation.
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 prominence of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia.
LR5 regulates Liver Qi, clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao, soothes the sinews, and regulates menstruation. Common clinical indications include sudden hernia, swollen lower abdomen, urinary difficulty like retention, frequent sighing, fright and palpitations, qi deficiency, abdominal pain, melancholy, sensation of a lump in the throat, back stiffness and inability to bend, cold and aching in the lower leg and foot, difficulty with flexion and extension of the leg, irregular menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge (red and white), testicular pain, persistent erection, genital itching, urinary retention, lower abdominal mass hard as a stone,a sensation in the low back like a drawn crossbow.
Subcutaneous or transverse-oblique insertion, directed superiorly or inferiorly, 0.5 to 1.0 cun.
LR5 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).