Liver 1-5

Question 1

Liver 1 Classification

Answer 1

Jing-Well and Wood Point

Question 2

Liver 1 Location

Answer 2

On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

Question 3

Liver 1 Needling

Answer 3

Subcutaneously 0.1 - 0.2 inch

Question 4

Liver 1 Actions

Answer 4

1. Regulates Qi in the lower jiao, treats shan disorder and alleviates pain
2. Benefits the genitals and adjusts urination
3. Regulates Liver qi and stops menstrual bleeding
4. Revives consciousness and calms the spirit

Question 5

Liver 2 Classification

Answer 5

Ying-Spring and Fire Point

Question 6

Liver 2 Location

Answer 6

On the dorsum of the foot between the first and second toe, proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin

Question 7

Liver 2 Needling

Answer 7

Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 8

Liver 2 Actions

Answer 8

1. Clears Liver fire
2. Spreads Liver Qi
3. Pacifies Liver wind
4. Clears heat and stops bleeding
5. Benefits the lower jiao

Question 9

Liver 3 Classification

Answer 9

Shu-Stream, Yuan Source and Earth Point

Question 10

Liver 3 Location

Answer 10

On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones

Question 11

Liver 3 Needling

Answer 11

Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 12

Liver 3 Actions

Answer 12

1. Spreads Liver Qi, subdues Liver Yang and extinguishes wind
2. Nourishes Liver Blood and Liver Yin
3. Clears the head and eyes
4. Regulates menstruation and regulates the lower jiao

Question 13

Liver 4 Classification

Answer 13

Jing-River and Metal Point

Question 14

Liver 4 Location

Answer 14

Anterior to the medial malleolus, midway between SP5 and ST41, in the depression on the medial side of the tendon of m. tibialis anterior

Question 15

Liver 4 Needling

Answer 15

Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 16

Liver 4 Action

Answer 16

1. Spreads Liver Qi and regulates the lower jiao
2. Clears Liver channel stagnant heat

Question 17

Liver 5 Classification

Answer 17

Luo-Connecting Point

Question 18

Liver 5 Location

Answer 18

5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the midline of medial surface of the tibia

Question 19

Liver 5 Needling

Answer 19

Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 20

Liver 5 Actions

Answer 20

1. Spreads the Liver, regulates Qi and benefits the genitals
2. Clears dampness and heat from the lower jiao
3. Regulates menstruation
4. Treats plumstone Qi

Question 21

Liver 5 Classification

Answer 21

Luo