Liver Channel (Foot Jueyin)

Introduction

The Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin is responsible for regulating the smooth flow of qi, nourishing the blood, and supporting emotional balance. It plays a significant role in digestive health, menstrual regulation, and musculoskeletal flexibility.

Primary Channel Pathway

  • Begins at LIV-1 (Dadun) on the lateral side of the big toe.

  • Ascends along the medial aspect of the leg, entering the Liver and Gall Bladder.

  • Continues through the diaphragm, encircles the lips, and terminates at LIV-14 (Qimen) in the chest.

Primary Channel Connects with Zangfu

  • Liver

  • Gall Bladder

  • Lung

  • Stomach

Primary Channel Meets Other Channels at Points

  • SP-6 (Sanyinjiao)

  • SP-12 (Chongmen)

  • SP-13 (Fushe)

  • REN-2, REN-3, REN-4

  • DU-20 (Baihui)

Actions and Indications of the Liver Channel

  • Regulates the smooth flow of qi, benefiting stress, irritability, and emotional balance.

  • Nourishes the blood and benefits menstruation, treating irregular cycles, PMS, and cramps.

  • Supports the tendons and sinews, addressing muscle stiffness, spasms, and joint pain.

  • Clears Liver heat, benefiting red eyes, headaches, and hypertension.

  • Benefits the lower jiao, treating urinary dysfunction and reproductive health.

Luo-Connecting Channel Pathway

  • Begins at LIV-5 (Ligou).

  • Connects with the Gall Bladder Channel, ascends the medial leg.

  • Disperses into the genitals, regulating sexual and reproductive function.

Divergent Channel Pathway

  • Separates from the primary channel at the dorsum of the foot, ascends to the pubic region.

  • Converges with the Gall Bladder Channel.

Sinew Channel Pathway

  • Begins at the big toe, binds at the medial malleolus.

  • Ascends along the medial leg, binding at the genitals.

  • Terminates connecting with other sinew channels.

Sinew Channel Symptoms

  • Pain and cramping along the medial leg and thigh.

  • Genital pain, retraction of genitals (cold), persistent erection (heat).

  • Lower abdominal pain, spasms, and restricted movement.

Discussion of the Liver Channel

The Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin is essential for regulating the smooth flow of qi, supporting blood circulation, and maintaining emotional stability. It plays a key role in muscle health, reproductive function, and digestive harmony. The Liver’s connection to the Gall Bladder, Lungs, and Stomach explains its influence on stress, headaches, and digestive imbalances.

Explore Liver Channel Points

  • LIV-1 (Dadun) – Jing-Well point, regulates qi and revives consciousness.

  • LIV-2 (Xingjian) – Ying-Spring point, clears Liver heat and calms irritability.

  • LIV-3 (Taichong) – Shu-Stream point, major point for stress, anger, and tension.

  • LIV-4 (Zhongfeng) – Jing-River point, regulates urination and benefits the genitals.

  • LIV-5 (Ligou) – Luo-Connecting point, benefits the reproductive system.

  • LIV-6 (Zhongdu) – Xi-Cleft point, clears damp-heat from the lower jiao.

  • LIV-7 (Xiguan) – Benefits the knee and strengthens tendons.

  • LIV-8 (Ququan) – He-Sea point, nourishes Liver blood, benefits menstruation.

  • LIV-9 (Yinbao) – Regulates the lower jiao, benefits the uterus.

  • LIV-10 (Zuwuli) – Clears dampness, benefits the lower abdomen.

  • LIV-11 (Yinlian) – Regulates menstruation, benefits the uterus.

  • LIV-12 (Jimai) – Clears damp-heat, benefits the genitals.

  • LIV-13 (Zhangmen) – Front-Mu point of the Spleen, harmonizes digestion.

  • LIV-14 (Qimen) – Front-Mu point of the Liver, regulates qi and benefits the chest.