Tai Chong (LR3)

Tai ChongLR3🧭 Meridian: 足厥阴肝经

📍 Location

On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the first and second metatarsal bones, before their junction.

🏥 Indications

High blood pressure, migraine, tension and anger, menstrual pain, insomnia, dizziness.

🖐️ Stimulation method

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5-0.8 cun. Thumb massage in a circular motion from below upward to calm the Liver.

⚠️ Contraindications

Contraindicated in pregnant women in the first trimester. Contraindicated in patients with severe Qi and Blood deficiency.

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