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LIV-12
  Location In the inguinal groove, 2.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline and 1 cun inferior to the upper border of the symphysis. How to find From the upper border of the pubic symphysis, measure 2.5 cun in a lateral and 1 cun in an inferior direction. In this area, you can palpate the pulse of the femoral artery. LIV-12 is located medial to the pulsating of the artery. As the femoral vein also runs medial to the artery, LIV-12 should be needled in a medial direction, at least 1 fingerbreadth from the artery. ➞ST-30 is located 1 cun superior and 0.5 cun medial to LIV-12. Actions/Indications ● Dispels Cold from the Liver channel and benefits the Lower Burner | |
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